Pediatrics

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program

Santa Barbara, CA · Pacific

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Program Director

Melissa Ruiz, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Katherine Mackie, MD

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

3 hospitals in Santa Barbara

1
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA
Primary
2
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics
Santa Barbara, CA
Participant
3
Lompoc Valley Pediatric Care Center
Modesto, CA
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK224 – 257

180205230255280

COMLEX Level 2 CE434 – 592

400500600700800

Interview Rates

US MD

33%

US DO

31%

US IMG

12%

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

42%

Out-of-State

16%

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Pediatrics interviews

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

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