Naval Medical Center (San Diego) Program
PsychiatryMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Diego, CA(San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA Metro)
19
Positions
#117
Specialty Rank
$82,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#117
Psychiatry Ranking
63rd Percentile
Top 37% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000521253
- Program Type:
- Military-based
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 11
Contact Information
David Nissan
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 30
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 10
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 35
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 15
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 21.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 8%
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$82,000
PGY-1
$85,000
PGY-2
$90,000
PGY-3
$90,000
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 48.3%(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:
- 4000521253
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 11
- Program Type:
- Military-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- David Nissan
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 1
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
- Contact Person:
- Richard B Wells
- Contact Email:
- richard.b.wells8.civ@mail.mil
Program Size by Year
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:6PGY-3:5PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 18.8%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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