University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Patricia A Thistlethwaite, MD, PhD
University of California (San Diego) Med
Primary Program Contact
Veronica Felix, MD
University of California (San Diego) Med
Locations
University of California (San Diego) Med
Mc 7892
9300 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037-1300
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
9434 Medical Center Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
3350 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92161-4223
28062 Baxter Rd
Murrieta, CA 92563
3020 Children'S Way
San Diego, CA 92123-4282
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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 1 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 30 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.