University of California Davis Health Program
About This Program
UC Davis Medical Center is the region's only academic medical center and a quaternary referral center, providing IM residents with exceptional clinical training and exposure to diverse pathology. Residents rotate through multiple health systems-including the Sacramento County Health Center, VA, and Kaiser-gaining experience across varied care models and populations. Robust elective tracks in Med Ed, QI, research, POCUS, rural health, and leadership allow residents to customize their training.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kristen D Kelley, MD
UC Davis Health
Primary Program Contact
Lisa Madden
UC Davis Med Ctr
Locations
UC Davis Health
Ste 1100
4150 V St
Sacramento, CA 95817-1460
2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
2025 Morse Ave
Sacramento, CA 95825-1084
6600 Bruceville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95823-2246
10535 Hospital Way
Mather, CA 95655
4600 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95820
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco 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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
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
Oct 20, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 20, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Disability insurance
- 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 for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.