University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
San Diego, CA(San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA Metro)
39
Positions
#17
Specialty Rank
$89,311
PGY1 Salary
24.3%
IMG %
#17
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
92nd Percentile
Top 8% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4200521027
- NRMP Code:
- 1049420A1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 90
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 86
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 15
- Female Faculty:
- 36.6%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We provide an excellent, educationally-rich, resident-run program; rigorous training for private or academic medicine. We offer a 4-year diagnostic pathway, a 5 year diagnostic/research pathway, and a 5-year integrated DR/IR pathway as well as a separate option to apply for our ESIR track. We offer advanced-modality training. We value diversity, well-being, and public and global health initiatives.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site 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
- 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
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$89,311
PGY-1
$89,311
PGY-2
$92,363
PGY-3
$95,549
PGY-4
$98,984
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 105(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $1.0M
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $57K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 44.4%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.25
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
55°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
14.94
Gas (per gallon)
$3.98
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4200521027
- NRMP Code:
- 1049420A1
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 90
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Andrew Yen
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/8/2025 - 10/6/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2025 - 12/20/2025
- 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
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1049420A0, 1049420A1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Dion Brown
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10PGY-4:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 24.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 20th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 2.7%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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