Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program
SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Santa Barbara, CA(Barbara, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#220
Specialty Rank
$74,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#220
Surgery Ranking
39th Percentile
Top 61% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400512053
- NRMP Code:
- 1064440C0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 65
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Led by an experienced community of physicians, the Cottage surgery program is marked by an environment of collegiality and teamwork. We provide a patient-centered, evidence-based surgical experience in a very high-volume, community hospital. As one of the oldest training programs on the west coast, we continue to pride ourselves on the success of our extraordinary graduates who practice in both the community and University settings.
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
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$74,000
PGY-1
$77,000
PGY-2
$81,000
PGY-3
$86,000
PGY-4
$92,000
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:Fully 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):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 54.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400512053
- NRMP Code:
- 1064440C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 65
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jeffrey M Gauvin
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 5/25/2026 - 1/30/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
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:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 26
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1064440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Veronica L Campuzano
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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