University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
About This Program
UCSD is a large academic program offering a unique training experience in sunny San Diego. Residents experience a wide range of clinical experiences across university hospital, community, veterans, children, and specialty care settings. Tremendous academic, mentorship and leadership opportunities. Flexible training pathways to allow elective training in sub-specialties, community psychiatry, psychotherapy and research. Abundant opportunities for post-graduate ACGME and specialty fellowships.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michael J Mccarthy, MD, PhD
UCSD Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Keisha Moore, BA
UCSD Medical Center
Locations
UCSD Medical Center
Psychiatry Residency Training BSB 2064
9500 Gilman Dr Dept 603
La Jolla, CA 92093-0603
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
4077 Fifth Ave
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
3020 Children'S Way
San Diego, CA 92123-4282
3350 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92161-4223
435 H St
Chula Vista, CA 91910-1537
1501 Imperial Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 24, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 24, 2026 - Jan 30, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
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.