Pediatrics

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

San Diego, CA · Pacific

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Contact

Program Director

Mamata Bhanuprasad Sivagnanam, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Allison Reinhardt

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

5 hospitals in 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

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK237 – 267

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

47%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

47%

Out-of-State

22%

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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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