Pediatrics·San Diego, CA

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

Signal lift46%67%+21 pp with a signal here
Allocate signal →Track an away here25-26 cycle · applicant-level
Step 2 invited
237–267
p10 – p90
Sample N
1,102
applicants this cycle
This cycle
-
no tracked aways yet
Match rate
1.8%
20 of 1,102 applicants
01Cohort funnelthis cycle
N = 1,102
Applied
1,102
100.0%
Invited
268
24.3%
Class size
20
1.8%
J-1 visaGraduated within 7 yearsCategoricalResearchHospitalistAcademic/Clinician Educator
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Interview day

From notes past applicants shared, 2024-25 to 2026-27

The day
A 40-minute faculty and a 20-minute PD interview, plus a chief Q&A
2026-27
Social
Resident social
2025-26
Style
Conversational
2026-27
What they asked · 2026-27
  • How do you approach new tasks, and what do you do when you fail?
  • Tell us about a time you had to use your judgment.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
  • What accomplishment are you most proud of?
  • How can a program best support you?
  • What one thing would you change about your medical school experience?
What stood out
Residents close 2
Concerns raised
Residents seemed tired 2
Worth knowing
  • Night float; no 24-hour shifts unless you choose them. 2026-27
  • Hard cap of 10 patients for interns. 2026-27
  • Intern nights are admit-only while one senior covers the 60+ inpatients. 2025-26
  • Daily noon conference with lunch; residents are unionized. 2026-27

Paraphrased from applicant notes. A tag shows once two notes mention it; the number is how many did.

Training sites5 hospitals · San Diego
  • 1
    Rady Children's Hospital
    San Diego, CA
    Primary
  • 2
    University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    San Diego, CA
    Sponsor
  • 3
    Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
    San Diego, CA
    Participant
  • 4
    Scripps Mercy Hospital
    San Diego, CA
    Participant
  • 5
    Kaiser Foundation Hospital (San Diego)
    San Diego, CA
    Participant
Interview invites
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Score rangesinvited cohort
USMLE Step 2 CK237 – 267
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview rates
US MD
47%
US DO
6%
US IMG
1%
Non-US IMG
1%
Applicant origin
In-state
47%
Out-of-state
22%
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Interview prepPediatrics
specialtyWhy pediatrics over internal medicine or family medicine?★ common
clinicalHow do you communicate with children of different ages?★ common
behavioralDescribe a time you had to navigate a difficult conversation with parents.
specialtyAre you considering a subspecialty?
clinicalHow do you handle child abuse situations?
personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common
Community resourcesPediatrics · 25-26
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