University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
About This Program
The UCSD DBP Fellowship program provides training with diverse populations in various systems of care throughout San Diego. Our DBP fellows can participate in the San Diego LEND (leadership) program, INQUIRY QI Curriculum, UCSD Pediatrics FACET (education), and UCSD CREST (research) program. Our fellows gain clinical expertise and develop skills in leadership, education, research, and advocacy. Our UCSD DBP Fellowship program has been awarded a MCHB DBP Training Program Grant.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Yi Hui LIu, MD, PhD
UCSD Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Jannese Ardilla
UCSD Med Ctr
Locations
UCSD Med Ctr
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatr MC0832
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093-5004
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
34800 Bob Wilson Dr
San Diego, CA 92134-5000
3020 Children'S Way
San Diego, CA 92123-4282
4647 Zion Ave
San Diego, CA 92120
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
Nov 12, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Nov 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 11, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 18, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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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.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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