University of California Davis Health Program
About This Program
The UCD RAAPM fellowship is an ACGME accredited fellowship that will train the next generation of regional anesthesiologists to become experts in all types of peripheral nerve blocks and management of an acute pain service. There is a structured didactics curriculum divided into 4 quarters that will gradually provide advance training for the fellow. You will learn to not only become an expert at performing blocks but also learn to be an effective teacher and perioperative leader.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Usha Saldanha, MD
UC Davis Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Beng Salud, BS, BA
UC Davis Med Ctr
Locations
UC Davis Med Ctr
Ste 120
4150 V St
Sacramento, CA 95817-1460
2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
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Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
May 20, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.