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
- 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
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
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-1:4PGY-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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