University of California Davis Health Program

Sacramento, CALast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
4
Hospital Outpatient
N/A
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Subsidized child care
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Yes
Research rotation
Required (32 wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Hospitalist track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

--

--

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days28
Sick Days12