Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We are one of the oldest surgical training programs on the West Coast. We attract residents that want a high operative volume in an academically-oriented and collegial environment. While most of our residents match into very competitive fellowship programs, many also go directly into practice given our high operative volume. We favor applicants who have had life experience and know the meaning of hard work; grit and distance travelled are highly valued and what we look for in our applicants.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1064440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
65
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4400512053
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Jeffrey
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Gauvin
Degrees
MD, MS
Address
Santa Barbara Cottage Hosp
Surgery Pgm
400 W Pueblo St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-119.724322 34.429556)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Veronica
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Campuzano
Address
Santa Barbara Cottage Hosp
Office of Surgery Education
400 W Pueblo St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-119.724322 34.429556)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
96.40
% IMG
3.50
% DO
0.00
% Female
51.60
% Male
48.30
Total Physician
4
Total Non Physician
4
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
0.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 10 | 1 | |
| Year | 10 | 1 | |
| Year | 10 | 1 | |
| Year | 10 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $67,995 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $70,738 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $75,454 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $80,610 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $83,901 | 28 | 12 |
Total Positions
20
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Moving allowance
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
26
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.cottagehealth.org/medical-professionals/residency-programs/policies-procedures/leave-of-absence-policy/