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University of California Davis Health Program

Plastic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Sacramento, CA(Sacramento, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
3
Positions
$98,246
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3600521113
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
25

Contact Information

Granger Bradford Wong
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
00
Female Faculty:
14.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Program provides protected research time: up to six weeks over three years, with program director and administrative chief approval. Hawaii Cleft rotation: one week at Kapiolani Medical Center for concentrated care during year two and three. Annual micro lab.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$98,246
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
00

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, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

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
36.8%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
39,356,104
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
$98,246
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$83,259
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3600521113
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
25
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Granger Bradford Wong
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 2 Score:
240

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of California Davis Health
Primary Teaching Site:
University of California Davis Health
Contact Person:
Lois Williams

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:
No
Paid Leave Days:
12

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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