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University of California Davis Health Program

Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Sacramento, CA(Sacramento, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#67
Specialty Rank
$85,319
PGY1 Salary
14.3%
IMG %
#67
Radiation oncology Ranking
24th Percentile
Top 76% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4300522132
NRMP Code:
1046430A0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
7
Interviews:
43

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
203
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
Non-Physician Staff:
5
0
Female Faculty:
14.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
100%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The mission of the radiation oncology residency program is to train highly competent academic and private practice radiation oncologists in a multi-disciplinary, collegial setting. We aim to train physicians with broad, clinical expertise in all areas of radiation oncology, including external beam radiation, intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy, SBRT, intracranial SRS, and transplant preparatory regimens such at total lymphoid and total body irradiation.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$85,319
PGY-1
$85,319
PGY-2
$88,373
PGY-3
$91,560
PGY-4
$94,996
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
0

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
42.3%

Demographics & Community

Population
154K
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
$85,319
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$72,304
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4300522132
NRMP Code:
1046430A0STEP
Total Positions:
7
Interviews:
43
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ruben C Fragoso
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/24/2025 - 11/30/2025
Interview Period:
12/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
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 1 Score:
188
Min Step 2 Score:
203

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
NRMP Codes:
1046430A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of California Davis Health
Primary Teaching Site:
University of California Davis Health
Contact Person:
Tina Roberts
Contact Email:
tcroberts@ucdavis.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
203
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
14.3%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
14.3%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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