University of California Davis Health Program
About This Program
The UC Davis Pathology Residency Program offers a diverse case mix through a Level I trauma center, regional cancer center, and VA hospital. Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, subspecialty training, and robust research opportunities. Residents benefit from a supportive environment, strong faculty mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge diagnostics. Serving California's Central Valley, we care for a diverse, underserved population, enhancing both clinical impact and learning.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jaclyn Watkins, MS, MD, MD
UC Davis Health
Primary Program Contact
Rachel C Joseph, BA
UC Davis Med Ctr
Locations
UC Davis Health
Pathology & Laboratory Med
4400 V St
Sacramento, CA 95817
2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
10535 Hospital Way
Mather, CA 95655
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 12 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 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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-1 through PGY-4
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.