Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program

Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program

Santa Barbara, California · Pediatrics

Eligibility

Screening Criteria

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Is US clinical experience required? USCE rule on file.

Verified Nov 12, 2026.

Program Profile

Resident Composition

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Current Residents

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Match Record

IMG share, 2026 Match

This program
California9.6%
United States30.8%

IMGs filled 29 of 302 filled Pediatrics positions in California, 39th of 48 for IMG share. Source: NRMP 2026 Main Residency Match.

Categorical seats

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Filled every seat in the Match, all 5 years.

NRMP code 1064320C0. Source: NRMP Program Results.

How to Apply

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Program Contacts

Program Director

Melissa J. Ruiz, MD, MPH

Program Coordinator

Katherine Mackie

✉ [email protected]
✆ (805) 569-7464

Program Website

cottagehealth.org/medical-professionals/residency-programs/pediatric ↗

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