University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our program provides comprehensive training within two exceptionally strong categorical programs at world-renowned hospitals. Residents gain experience in caring for a diverse and underserved patient population in nearly every specialty, including unique rotations in gender-affirming care, care of neurodiverse patients, LGBTQIA+ care, and local global health, to name a few. Our program also offers several educational pathways, global medicine opportunities, research, and numerous electives.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Perrie Pardee, MD
UC San Diego Health Sciences
Primary Program Contact
Katie Wood, MD
UCSD Med Ctr
Locations
UC San Diego Health Sciences
Combined Med/Peds #8425
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-1911
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
34800 Bob Wilson Dr
San Diego, CA 92134-5000
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
4647 Zion Ave
San Diego, CA 92120
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 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 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
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 7, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 19, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Similar Programs
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