University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our Neonatal-Perinatal fellowship program offers trainees the opportunity to serve patients and families at the largest children's hospital in California and the only academic high-risk delivery hospitals in San Diego County committed to training the next generation of neonatologists. In two level III NICUs and one IV NICU that includes ECMO and CTICU care, Fellows learn to care for a diverse patient population with both border and indigent health issues.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Krishelle Leong Marc-Aurele, MD
UCSD Jacobs Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Jessica Millard
UCSD Jacobs Med Ctr
Locations
UCSD Jacobs Med Ctr
MC 7774
9300 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
3020 Children'S Way
San Diego, CA 92123-4282
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
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- 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
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.