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University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Infectious Disease (IM)University-basedIMG: MODERATE
San Diego, CA
13
Positions
$95,549
PGY1 Salary
27.3%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1460521163
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
13
Interviews:
70

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.80
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
3.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
45
Non-Physician Staff:
6
0
Female Faculty:
53.30%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The UCSD ID Fellowship Training Program is ACGME-accredited and fulfills all ABIM requirements for Board Eligibility in ID. In the 2025 recruitment season (for the 2026-27 appointment year), the program will offer 2 training slots in the 3-year ID research fellowship track and 1 training slot in the clinician-educator track. Questions?: Please contact: IDFellowshipDirectors@health.ucsd.edu https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/medicine/divisions/idgph/education/infectious-diseases-fellowship/Pages/

Program Offers & Benefits

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

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
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

24 weeks

Salary Progression

$95,549
PGY-1
$95,549
PGY-4
$98,984
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
San Diego, CA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1460521163
Total Positions:
13
Interviews:
70
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 8/15/2026
Interview Period:
8/24/2026 - 9/30/2026
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:
1049146F0, 1049146F1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
27.3%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
9.1%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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