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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program

Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Santa Barbara, CA(Barbara, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#112
Specialty Rank
$68,250
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#112
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
44th Percentile
Top 56% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200522033
NRMP Code:
1064420A0
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
72

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
15
00
Female Faculty:
13.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are an ESIR (Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology) ACGME-accredited, community-based program; ACR healthcare economics milestone program; offer stipends for research presentations at national conferences; medical license and board exam reimbursement; wellness benefits; 401k; mortgage assistance program. Please visit our website for an informative video about our program and Santa Barbara.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to develop teaching skills
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$68,250
PGY-1
$68,017
PGY-2
$72,552
PGY-3
$77,510
PGY-4
$80,674
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Santa Barbara, CA
Metropolitan Area
Barbara, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
131(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$1.0M
Median Monthly Rent
$3.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$42K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
58.8%0

Demographics & Community

Population
265K
Median Age
26 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.42000000000000004
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
76°F
Winter
61°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
32"
Humidity
51%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.92
Restaurant Meal
15.66
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
39

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,250
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$52,099
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200522033
NRMP Code:
1064420A0
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
72
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Bernard Chow
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1064420A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Contact Person:
Selena Kelley
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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