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University of California Davis Health Program

Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Sacramento, CA(Sacramento, California Metropolitan Area Metro)
64
Positions
$82,826
PGY1 Salary
1.6%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0400521014
NRMP Code:
1046040C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
64
Interviews:
195

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
0
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
75
0
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
38.6%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$82,826
PGY-1
$85,319
PGY-2
$88,373
PGY-3
$91,560
PGY-4
0

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, California Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

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

Metropolitan Population
5,028,092
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:
0400521014
NRMP Code:
1046040C0
Total Positions:
64
Interviews:
195
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Julie Renee Fowler
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 9/30/2025
Interview Period:
11/3/2025 - 1/30/2026
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:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July
June Start Date:
June 25
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1046040C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of California Davis Health
Primary Teaching Site:
University of California Davis Health
Contact Person:
Emmylou Salud

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
16
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:16
PGY-2:16
PGY-3:16
PGY-4:16

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
1.6%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
4th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
8.2%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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