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University of California Davis Health Program

Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Sacramento, CA(Sacramento, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
62
Positions
#48
Specialty Rank
$82,826
PGY1 Salary
6.8%
IMG %
#48
Emergency Medicine Ranking
83rd Percentile
Top 17% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1100521097
NRMP Code:
1046110C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
62
Interviews:
180

Contact Information

Aaron Russell Danielson
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
4 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
75
Non-Physician Staff:
4
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
42.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Visit our website to learn more about our program: https://health.ucdavis.edu/emergency/

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$82,826
PGY-1
$85,319
PGY-2
$88,373
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Sacramento, CA
Metropolitan Area
Sacramento, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
118(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$914K
Median Monthly Rent
$3.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$63K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
43.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
154K
Median Age
53 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.52
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
83°F
Winter
68°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
78%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
21.06
Gas (per gallon)
$5.62
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$82,826
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$70,192
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1100521097
NRMP Code:
1046110C0
Total Positions:
62
Interviews:
180
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Aaron Russell Danielson
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2026 - 9/24/2026
Interview Period:
11/5/2026 - 12/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1046110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of California Davis Health
Primary Teaching Site:
University of California Davis Health
Contact Person:
AnnaMarie Carmazzi

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
22
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:22
PGY-2:20
PGY-3:20

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
4 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
6.8%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
22.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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