Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program is community-based, FQHC continuity clinic with PCMH model at San Ysidro Health. Close to US/Mexico border with cross border clinic partnerships. 3 school based clinics. FM faculty role models in OB and inpatient medicine. Affiliated with UC San Diego School of Medicine. AOC in women's health, sports medicine and adolescents. Many residents practice in local community post-residency. Rural Opportunities. Community advocates!
Total Program Size
9
9
9
0
0
0
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
1375120C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
123
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
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
9
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
1
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
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
45
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Primary care
Women's health
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
90
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1200521632
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Shaila
Last Name
Serpas
Degrees
MD, MPH
Address
Scripps Mercy Hosp Chula Vista
CV-112
435 H St
Chula Vista, CA 91910
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.083178 32.633786)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Fernando
Last Name
Sanchez
Address
Scripps Mercy Hosp Chula Vista
CV-112
435 H St
Chula Vista, CA 91910
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.083178 32.633786)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
98.70
% IMG
0.00
% DO
1.20
% Female
60.50
% Male
39.40
Total Physician
16
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
57.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.40
Call Schedule
Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
---|---|---|---|
Year | |||
Year | 4 | 1 | |
Year | 3 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | $74,122 | 20 | 10 |
Year 2 | $75,690 | 20 | 10 |
Year 3 | $78,860 | 20 | 10 |
Total Positions
27
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
1
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
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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