University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
Internal medicine/PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Diego, CA(San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA Metro)
16
Positions
#30
Specialty Rank
$86,819
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#30
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
62nd Percentile
Top 38% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7000514099
- NRMP Code:
- 1049700C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program provides comprehensive training within two exceptionally strong categorical programs at world-renowned hospitals. Residents gain experience in caring for a diverse and underserved patient population in nearly every specialty, including unique rotations in gender-affirming care, care of neurodiverse patients, LGBTQIA+ care, and local global health, to name a few. Our program also offers several educational pathways, global medicine opportunities, research, and numerous electives.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$86,819
PGY-1
$89,311
PGY-2
$92,363
PGY-3
$95,549
PGY-4
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 105(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $1.0M
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $57K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 45.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.25
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
55°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
14.94
Gas (per gallon)
$3.98
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7000514099
- NRMP Code:
- 1049700C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Perrie Pardee
- Email:
- ppardee@health.ucsd.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 10/7/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1049700C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Katie Wood
- Contact Email:
- k1wood@health.ucsd.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 40
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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