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University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
La Jolla, CA
6
Positions
$98,984
PGY1 Salary
40.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1430521139
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
45

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
3.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
23
Non-Physician Staff:
10
0
Female Faculty:
52.20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
80%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

UCSD is a 2-year program focusing on clinical endocrinology with scholarly activity & research. We have a dedicated Academic Track for those interested in pursuing a career as a physician scientist or clinician educator, including the FACE (Fellow as Clinician Educator) course. Our diverse patient populations at 3 sites include Veterans, quaternary referrals, heart/liver/lung/kidney transplants, incarcerated, and underserved. Our proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border provides unique pathology.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$98,984
PGY-1
$98,984
PGY-4
$102,230
PGY-5

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
La Jolla, CA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1430521139
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
45
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/20/2026 - 8/1/2026
Interview Period:
8/18/2026 - 10/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1049143F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
56

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
40.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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