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University of California Davis Health Program

Nuclear medicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Sacramento, CA(Sacramento, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
3
Positions
$85,319
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2000521010
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
10

Contact Information

Tracy Lynnette Yarbrough
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.4
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
60%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$85,319
PGY-1
$85,319
PGY-2
$88,373
PGY-3
$91,560
PGY-4
$94,996
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Sacramento, CA
Metropolitan Area
Sacramento, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
118(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$914K
Median Monthly Rent
$3.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$63K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
42.3%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
39,356,104
Median Age
53 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.52
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
83°F
Winter
68°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
78%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
21.06
Gas (per gallon)
$5.62
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$85,319
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$72,304
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2000521010
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
10
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Tracy Lynnette Yarbrough
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2025 - 5/30/2026
Interview Period:
12/1/2025 - 1/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1046770A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of California (Davis) Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of California (Davis) Medical Center
Contact Person:
Tonya M Chavez
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
12
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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