Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Cottage Health offers residency programs in Diagnostic Radiology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics, emphasizing a collaborative and supportive training atmosphere. The program focuses on developing residents into competent physicians through a nurturing environment and is situated in beautiful Santa Barbara, California.
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Moderate Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Cottage Health residency programs are open to International Medical Graduates, as there is no explicit restriction noted; they assess applicants with ECFMG certification and offer visas for qualified candidates.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
Four categorical general surgery residents per year.
Program Website
Address
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, 2323 Dewey St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency programs at Cottage Health include a diverse group of residents, including 4 PGY-1 MD residents, amounting to a total of 16 residents across multiple specialties for the year 2024-2025.
PGY-1 MD
Currently, Cottage Health has 4 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in its residency programs for the academic year 2024-2025.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency programs include a one-year ACGME-accredited internship followed by specialized training. Diagnostic Radiology is a four-year program, General Surgery is five years, and both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics are three-year programs.
Application
Application process details are available on the residency program's webpage. Specific deadlines, application requirements, and interview dates may vary, and interested candidates should check the website for current information.
# of Locations
Residents work at multiple clinic and hospital locations including Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.
Fellowship
After completing the residency programs, recent graduates have pursued various fellowships, particularly in specialties like Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery, and Diagnostic Radiology.
Resident Life
Overview
Cottage Health offers residency programs in Diagnostic Radiology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics, providing access to diverse patient populations in both outpatient and hospital settings.
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# of Years of Program
Residency program lengths vary: Diagnostic Radiology (4 years), General Surgery (5 years), Internal Medicine (3 years), and Pediatrics (3 years).
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
ACGME accredited, emphasizes caring for the underserved, offers early specialization in Interventional Radiology (ESIR).
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