Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Scripps Mercy provides a robust, well-rounded curriculum with opportunities to work with San Diego's medically and socially diverse population. Our residents receive excellent training in ICU, wards, ED, and ambulatory medicine. We also host a wide variety of electives including adult and pediatric options that can be tailored to your interests. Our program offers excellent teaching in a friendly, supportive environment.
Total Program Size
18
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1048999P0
1048999P2
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
183
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Part-time Paid Physicians
48
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
52
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.60
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
9990500010
Program Director
First Name
Karen
Middle Name
Herbst
Last Name
Jamison
Degrees
MD
Address
Scripps Mercy Hosp San Diego
MER 35
4077 Fifth Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.16039 32.751566)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Michelle
Last Name
Le
Address
Scripps Mercy Hosp San Diego
Dept of Med Educ MER35
4077 Fifth Ave
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.16039 32.751566)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
98.10
% IMG
1.80
% DO
0.00
% Female
40.70
% Male
59.20
Total Physician
90
Total Non Physician
7
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
35.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $69,112 | 15 | 10 |
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Total Positions
18
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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