Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Program
Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Jose, CA(San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA MSA Metro)
22
Positions
#93
Specialty Rank
$89,315
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#93
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
53rd Percentile
Top 47% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4200531032
- NRMP Code:
- 1063420A0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 91
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 23
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Bay Area program in Silicon Valley, providing robust clinical experience, ESIR training & highly engaged faculty. Residents routinely achieve top fellowships & jobs in CA & elsewhere upon completion. Perks: competitive salary, cater lunch, meal stipend, relocation reimbursement, educational fund, iPhone, AIRP tuition & travel compensation & ABR Core Exam reimbursement. Visit scvmc.scvh.org/education-training/residency-programs/radiology-residency & Instagram SCVMC_radiology for more information.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$89,315
PGY-1
$89,315
PGY-2
$96,579
PGY-3
$103,902
PGY-4
$110,211
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not 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
- 107(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $1.0M
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $37K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 45.2%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.42000000000000004
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
57°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
32"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.32
Restaurant Meal
17.28
Gas (per gallon)
$4.61
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4200531032
- NRMP Code:
- 1063420A0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 91
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Vanessa Lee Starr
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2025 - 11/15/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/14/2025 - 1/16/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1063420A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Melinda Aguilar
- Contact Email:
- melinda.aguilar@hhs.sccgov.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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