Programs/Pathology-anatomic and clinical/University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
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Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
La Jolla, CA(Jolla, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#59
Specialty Rank
$80,388
PGY1 Salary
27.8%
IMG %
#59
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
59th Percentile
Top 41% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3000521040
- NRMP Code:
- 1049300C1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 6 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 53
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 64%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Excellent training opportunities during rotations with affiliate institutions: Rady Children's Hospital, Kaiser, San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office. - 4 weeks of vacation per year and protected sick time for doctor/dental appointments and family care needs. Educational fund and travel reimbursement provided starting in PGY 1; Protected elective time for away rotations or extra exposure before Fellowship application.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$80,388
PGY-1
$82,695
PGY-2
$85,521
PGY-3
$88,471
PGY-4
$91,652
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
- 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
- 49.3%(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:
- 3000521040
- NRMP Code:
- 1049300C1
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Grace Yanping Lin
- Email:
- g4lin@ucsd.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/30/2026 - 1/20/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 22
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1049300C0
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:
- Alexandra Murtha
- Contact Email:
- amurtha@health.ucsd.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:5PGY-4:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 96
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 6 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 27.8%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 18th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 22.2%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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