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University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Pediatric Rheumatology (PD)University-based
San Diego, CA
3
Positions
$95,549
PGY1 Salary

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3310532001
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
5

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
4
00
Female Faculty:
75.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
70%
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Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We offer tailored training at California's largest children's hospital, serving a diverse population near the busiest international border. Fellows benefit from consult-only inpatient care, RN night triage, dedicated lupus and transition clinics, and flexible academic tracks such as clinical educator and QI pathways. With access to top research partners like the Salk Institute and over 500 biotech firms, plus life in sunny San Diego, it's a truly exceptional place to train.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

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:
3310532001
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
5
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/2/2025 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
9/1/2025 - 10/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes, with exceptions
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:
1049331F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
84
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

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

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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