University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
About This Program
UC San Diego fellows train across two Comprehensive Stroke Centers and the San Diego VA, caring for diverse patient populations. Highlights include a nationally recognized telestroke program (~350 consults yearly), hands-on Neurosonology training with optional certification, and a multidisciplinary stroke rehab clinic with post-stroke Botox experience. A well-structured didactic curriculum and research curriculum centered on fellow-led projects build scholarly depth, while local and county strok
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
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Dec 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
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
Year 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.