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, VA medical 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. Our core values include global equity, diversity, and inclusion
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
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
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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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 dependents
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.