Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program

Internal Medicine Analyst Verified · Sep 18, 2026

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program is a residency program specializing in Internal Medicine, located in Santa Barbara, California, directed by Lynn N. Fitzgibbons, MD and coordinated by Lauren Cox. The program accepts applications through December 31, 2026 and holds an accreditation status of Continued. International Medical Graduates interested in this program may contact the program coordinator directly at [email protected] or (805) 569-7315. IMGPrep analysts have verified and compiled this program’s IMG acceptance rate, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score requirements, Visa Sponsorship Policy, graduation year cutoff, and ECFMG certificate requirements — available to IMGPrep subscribers.

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IMG %

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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program
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IMG % IMG %

12/31/2026
48 days left

CA

Continued

Deadline 12/31/2026 48 days left
Accreditation Status Continued
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USMLE STEP 1
USMLE STEP 2
USMLE STEP 2

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VISA POLICY

VISA

GRADUATION CUT OFF

GRADUATION CUT OFF

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

ECFMG CERTIFICATE

ECFMG CERTIFICATE

CURRENT RESIDENTS
Program Director
Name: Lynn N. Fitzgibbons, MD
Program Coordinator
Name: Lauren Cox Email: [email protected] Phone: (805) 569-7315 Address: 400 W Pueblo St,Santa Barbara
Program Website
https://www.cottagehealth.org/residency-programs/internal-medicine/
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