University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
About This Program
The UC San Diego Fellowship Program in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience with the aim to train independent and capable graduates pursuing academic, research, or clinical careers. Our clinical programs include: liver transplant, advanced endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, balloon enteroscopy, dilations, endoflip, esophageal manometry, etc), pediatric IBD center, weight and wellness, fatty liver, EoE, polyposis, etc.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nidhi Pandhoh Goyal, MPH, MD, PhD
UCSD Rady Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Eduardo Chavez, MD
Rady Children's Hosp
Locations
UCSD Rady Children's Hosp
MC 5030
3020 Children's Way
San Diego, CA 92123
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 20, 2025 - Nov 3, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 20, 2026 - Nov 2, 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
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.