University of California Davis Health Program
Thoracic surgery - integratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Sacramento, CA(Sacramento, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
5
Positions
#23
Specialty Rank
$64,373
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#23
Thoracic surgery - integrated Ranking
35th Percentile
Top 65% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4610546105
- NRMP Code:
- 1046461C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 20
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Program Aims To offer a comprehensive education curriculum, committed to the intellectual, technical and professional maturation of future Cardiothoracic Surgeons To support resident research initiatives that will transform patient care Develop a culturally competent workforce who practices patient-centered and cost-effective care Develop clinicians who provide the highest quality cardiothoracic surgical care within the communities they serve
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,373
PGY-1
$66,507
PGY-2
$69,119
PGY-3
$71,847
PGY-4
$74,787
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: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
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
- 56.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 154K
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4610546105
- NRMP Code:
- 1046461C0
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 20
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Gary W Raff
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
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
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1046461C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of California Davis Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of California Davis Health
- Contact Person:
- Thanh Huynh
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1PGY-4:2
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
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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