University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our program offers unparalleled breadth, serving a diverse cross-border and urban population. Core rotations include a Level 1 trauma center, NCI-designated cancer center, and Rady Childrens Hospital. Residents gain broad exposure to microsurgery, craniofacial, hand, aesthetic, and gender-affirming surgery, with three months of tailored electives, a longitudinal cosmetic clinic, and rich research collaborations.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Katharine Hinchcliff, MD, PhD
UC San Diego Health
Primary Program Contact
Pamela Lugo
UCSD Med Ctr
Locations
UC San Diego Health
MC8890
200 West Arbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92103-8890
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
3020 Children'S Way
San Diego, CA 92123-4282
3350 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92161-4223
Application Information
No Program Match
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
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
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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.