University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
About This Program
Fellows are exposed to high clinical volume and patient complexity to bolster both clinical mastery and procedural skills in three distinct health care systems (academic / VA / safety net). The CREST (Clinical Research Enhancement through Supplemental Training) and T32 programs are available for fellows wanting to pursue research.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Harpreet Bhatia, MD, BA
University of California San DIego
Primary Program Contact
Melissa Tetreault, MD
UCSD Med Ctr
Locations
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
4077 Fifth Ave
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
3350 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92161-4223
4647 Zion Ave
San Diego, CA 92120
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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 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
Aug 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
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
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 13 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.