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Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Program

Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Jose, CA(San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA MSA Metro)
22
Positions
#93
Specialty Rank
$89,315
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#93
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
53rd Percentile
Top 47% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200531032
NRMP Code:
1063420A0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
22
Interviews:
91

Contact Information

Vanessa Lee Starr
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
23
0
Part-Time Physicians:
7
Female Faculty:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Bay Area program in Silicon Valley, providing robust clinical experience, ESIR training & highly engaged faculty. Residents routinely achieve top fellowships & jobs in CA & elsewhere upon completion. Perks: competitive salary, cater lunch, meal stipend, relocation reimbursement, educational fund, iPhone, AIRP tuition & travel compensation & ABR Core Exam reimbursement. Visit scvmc.scvh.org/education-training/residency-programs/radiology-residency & Instagram SCVMC_radiology for more information.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$89,315
PGY-1
$89,315
PGY-2
$96,579
PGY-3
$103,902
PGY-4
$110,211
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
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
San Jose, CA
Metropolitan Area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA MSA
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
107(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$1.0M
Median Monthly Rent
$3.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$37K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
45.2%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
39,356,104
Median Age
42 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.42000000000000004
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
72°F
Winter
57°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
32"
Humidity
67%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.32
Restaurant Meal
17.28
Gas (per gallon)
$4.61
Gym Membership
43

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$89,315
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$83,472
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200531032
NRMP Code:
1063420A0YOG
Total Positions:
22
Interviews:
91
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Vanessa Lee Starr
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/24/2025 - 11/15/2025
Interview Period:
11/14/2025 - 1/16/2026
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
Min Step 1 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
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:
1063420A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Contact Person:
Melinda Aguilar
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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