University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Leslie C Oyama, MD
UCSD Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Frances Rudolf, MD
UCSD Med Ctr
Locations
UCSD Med Ctr
Dept of Emergency Med MC 8676
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-8676
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
4077 Fifth Ave
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
3020 Children'S Way
San Diego, CA 92123-4282
4002 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92056-4593
555 E Valley Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92025
1415 Ross Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 4, 2025 - Jan 7, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 23, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2026 - Jan 6, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.