University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
About This Program
The UCSD Pediatric Hematology Oncology Fellowship offers exceptional clinical diversity, serving a diverse patient population, including refugees, cross-border patients, and individuals across all socio-economic backgrounds. Fellows have exceptional clinical exposure and also strong support for basic science research, as well as access to a well-established medical education track. This unique combination prepares trainees to become leaders in both clinical and academic medicine.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jennifer Caroline Yu, MD
Rady Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Adriana Aguilar
Rady Children's Hosp
Locations
Rady Children's Hosp
MC 5035
3020 Children's Way
San Diego, CA 92123
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
3855 Health Sciences Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
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
Data not provided by program
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
Nov 13, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 17, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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-4 through PGY-6
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.