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University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Nephrology (IM)University-based
San Diego, CA
8
Positions
$95,549
PGY1 Salary

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1480521149
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
57

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
4.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
36
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
44.40%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We offer a 2-year clinical nephrology pathway, a 3-year research pathway, and a combined adult-pediatric nephrology pathway. A few notable aspects are: - -Comprehensive nephrology training - -Specialty clinics (CKD, lupus, GN, PKD), apheresis and palliative care - -Large Home Dialysis Population - -Comprehensive transplant care - -ADPKD Center of Excellence - -POCUS workshop - -Pathology curriculum/dedicated renal pathologist - -Clinical Educator Curriculum - -Faculty are co-creators of NBLU (n

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

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: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
San Diego, CA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1480521149
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
57
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
8/18/2026 - 10/16/2026
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:
1049148F0, 1049148F1, 1049148F3

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

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