Scripps Mercy Hospital Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Diego, CA(San Diego, California Metropolitan Area Metro)
43
Positions
#250
Specialty Rank
$80,078
PGY1 Salary
6.5%
IMG %
#250
Internal Medicine Ranking
57th Percentile
Top 43% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400511057
- NRMP Code:
- 1048140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 43
- Interviews:
- 233
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.6
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 55.6%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our hospital is privileged to serve the most vulnerable patient population in the San Diego area. Despite the challenging environment, our residents learn to provide high-quality care to a culturally and socioeconomically diverse patient population in a cost-effective manner. We boast nearly a 100% ABIM exam pass rate over the last 25 years. The most unique aspect of our program is the 25-year history of POCUS education and its full integration into daily medical practice.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
Educational Opportunities
- 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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$80,078
PGY-1
$81,725
PGY-2
$85,053
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 49.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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:
- 1400511057
- NRMP Code:
- 1048140C0
- Total Positions:
- 43
- Interviews:
- 233
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Paul Jin Han
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/7/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 1/29/2027
- 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
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1048140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Scripps Mercy Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Scripps Mercy Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Debra Crandall
- Contact Email:
- crandall.debra@scrippshealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 14
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:14PGY-2:14PGY-3:15
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
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 6.5%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 12th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 39.1%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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