University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
About This Program
Curriculum is very well-rounded and offers experiences in inpatient and outpatient settings as well as robust Transcranial Doppler and Telemedicine experiences. Trainees will also engage in a diverse didactic and research curriculum to supplement their clinical knowledge. The learning environment and mentorship received in this program is truly one of the best!
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Kunal Agrawal, MD
UC San Diego Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Parisa Hill
UCSD Med Ctr
Locations
UC San Diego Medical Center
MON 3rd Fl, Ste 3, Rm 3-300 Stroke Ctr
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-1911
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
7901 Frost St
San Diego, CA 92123
4077 Fifth Ave
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
3350 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92161-4223
6655 Alvarado Rd
San Diego, CA 92120
9350 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 8, 2026 - Apr 9, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.