Naval Medical Center (San Diego) Program
About This Program
Military Unique curriculum, formal mentorship program. resident led wellness committee, simulation lab.
Program Length
3 Years
First Year Positions
14 Positions
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Avg Work Hours
70 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Military
Application Service
MODS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Richard J Bower, MD, BS
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Primary Program Contact
Alexandra M Littleton
Naval Med Ctr San Diego
Survey Received: 10/7/2026
Program ID: 1400512012
Locations
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Department of Internal Medicine, Suite 3
34800 Bob Wilson Dr
San Diego, CA 92134-1098
Scripps Memorial Hospital
9888 Genesee Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037-2037
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Hybrid (in-person OR virtual)
Interviews Conducted Last Year
57 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
4.1:1
Participates In
Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
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Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- San Francisco Match
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1
No
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK
No
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1
No
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK
No
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
No
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
No
Requires the USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK
No
Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements
No
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Minimum
1 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
No
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty/Resident Ratio
1.3:1
Program Faculty
70
Female Faculty
50%
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
70 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
28 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.50
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Every third night for 4 week(s)
0
Year 2 - N/A
0
Year 3 - N/A
0
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
No
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
38
Current Residents
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
Navy positions
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
Navy positions
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
MAY1
Interview Offer Dates
May 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
10 Hours
Hospital Outpatient
45%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A
Employment Policies & Benefits
On-site child care
Moving allowance
Housing stipend
Free parking
Educational Benefits
Integrative medicine curriculum
Yes
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Hospice/home care experience
Yes
Research rotation
Optional
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Debt management/financial counseling
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
$127K-$145K
Year 1 through Year 3
Year 1
$127,000
Year 2
$138,000
Year 3
$145,000
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21-28 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Maximum # of paid days
NGO
Maximum # of unpaid days
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