University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

La Jolla, CALast Updated: 2/19/2026

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
84 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
14:1

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
Code: 1049156F0
ERAS®
Yes

Doesn't Participate In

  • Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
  • San Francisco Match
  • Military Match
  • Urology Match

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
3.9:1
Program Faculty
71
Female Faculty
31%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (71)
Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
65 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
24 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Other for 4 week(s)
4
Year 2 - Other for 4 week(s)
4
Year 3 - N/A
--

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
Yes
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No

Program Size

18
Current Residents
PGY-1s6
PGY-2s6
PGY-3s6

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

OCT1

Application Due

Oct 1, 2025

SEP11

Interview Period Starts

Sep 11, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025

2027 - 2028

OCT1

Application Due

Oct 1, 2026

SEP10

Interview Period Starts

Sep 10, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026