Dermatology University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Residency Program
Minimum requirements
Notes and additional requirements:
Notes and additional requirements: USMLE Step II CK is highly recommended, USMLE Step II CS must be completed well before the start of residency. A Step II score is not necessary to be interviewed. Required that a minimum of two letters be from Dermatologists. Required that at least one letter should comment on clinical skills.
Step 2: Absolute Cut-off 225
Step 2: Preferred minimum 242
Complete application by
2027 season dates will be
updated in Aug-Sep 2026
updated in Aug-Sep 2026
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Notes and additional requirements:
Notes and additional requirements: USMLE Step II CK is highly recommended, USMLE Step II CS must be completed well before the start of residency. A Step II score is not necessary to be interviewed. Required that a minimum of two letters be from Dermatologists. Required that at least one letter should comment on clinical skills.
Contact information
Program directorTaraneh Paravar
Contact personErica Lupien
Contact phone(858) 657-1675
Contact emailucsdderm@ucsd.edu
Program information
Setting typeAccredited lengthPositions by year
University hospital3 years5
University hospital3 years5
Main residency Match positions. offered(#unfilled)
1049080A0advanced4
1049080A1research1
Main Match unfilled past 3 yearsNo
% of IMGs( )
Yes, in the past
%USMD ( ), %DO ( )
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Contact information
Program directorTaraneh Paravar
Contact personErica Lupien
Contact phone(858) 657-1675
Contact emailucsdderm@ucsd.edu