University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
About This Program
We have a 5 year categorical program where the incoming residents do 2 years Pediatrics and 3 year Child Neurology. When residents apply, they apply under the Child Neurology Program. Pediatrics is PGY 1 & 2, Child Neurology PGY 3, 4, 5. The Child Neurology Training Program at UC San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital provides world-class and scientific education to residents with a passion for state-of-the-art, patient centered, compassionate care in one of the world's diverse communities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jeffrey Joseph Gold, MD, PhD
UCSD Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Lurenette Griffin, BS
UCSD Med Ctr
Locations
UCSD Med Ctr
MC 0935
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
3350 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92161-4223
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Dec 5, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 5, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 4, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 4, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-3 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.