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University of California Davis Health Program

Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Sacramento, CA(Sacramento, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
#76
Specialty Rank
$68,250
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#76
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
62nd Percentile
Top 38% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200511013
NRMP Code:
1046420A0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
27
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Ghaneh Fananapazir
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
56
Max Hours on Duty:
15
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
50
Non-Physician Staff:
6
Part-Time Physicians:
7
Female Faculty:
39.5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The UC Davis Diagnostic Radiology Residency offers a comprehensive curriculum that provides extensive training across all areas of diagnostic imaging. Residents gain experience in a wide range of modalities and subspecialties, with opportunities for integrated clinical care through collaborative services and consultations within the department.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • 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

$68,250
PGY-1
$85,320
PGY-2
$88,373
PGY-3
$91,561
PGY-4
$94,997
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
52.9%0

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
$68,250
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$57,839
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200511013
NRMP Code:
1046420A0
Total Positions:
27
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ghaneh Fananapazir
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/24/2025 - 1/1/1970
Interview Period:
12/1/2025 - 12/15/2025
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:
230

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:
1046420A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of California (Davis) Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of California (Davis) Medical Center
Contact Person:
David T Wilson
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:7
PGY-4:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
56
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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