University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
About This Program
We offer a 2-year clinical nephrology pathway, a 3-year research pathway, and a combined adult-pediatric nephrology pathway. A few notable aspects are: - -Comprehensive nephrology training - -Specialty clinics (CKD, lupus, GN, PKD), apheresis and palliative care - -Large Home Dialysis Population - -Comprehensive transplant care - -ADPKD Center of Excellence - -POCUS workshop - -Pathology curriculum/dedicated renal pathologist - -Clinical Educator Curriculum - -Faculty are co-creators of NBLU (n
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Cynthia Marie Miracle, MD, BS
VA Med Ctr San Diego
Primary Program Contact
Janice A Thomas
UCSD Med Ctr
Locations
VA Med Ctr San Diego
Nephrology Pgm 111H
3350 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92161
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
34800 Bob Wilson Dr
San Diego, CA 92134-5000
3350 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92161-4223
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 19, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 18, 2026 - Oct 16, 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-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 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.