Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
72 Residents (Categorical, Med-Peds, Peds Neuro). Only children's hospital in the region with a very large catchment area. Sitting on an international border, serving a diverse population. Strong resident & faculty run diversity collaborative. 5th largest county in the U.S. Close knit medium size residency with outdoor fun available 365 days/yr. Strong research environment including microbiome and genomics. Broad inpatient & outpatient experiences, ranked in every pediatric subspecialty.
Total Program Size
20
20
18
Program best described as
University-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
1049320C0
1049320C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
255
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
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
39
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
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
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
20
Resident/Fellow Offerings
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
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
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
84
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
3200531036
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Mamata
Middle Name
B
Last Name
Sivagnanam
Degrees
MD
Address
UCSD Med Ctr
Pediatrics Pgm Mail Code 5124
3020 Children's Way
San Diego, CA 92123
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.151407 32.797758)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Allison
Last Name
Reinhardt
Address
UCSD Med Ctr
Pediatrics Pgm Mail Code 5124
3020 Children's Way
San Diego, CA 92123
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.151407 32.797758)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
96.10
% IMG
3.10
% DO
0.60
% Female
68.00
% Male
31.90
Total Physician
314
Total Non Physician
25
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
68.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
5.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $80,388 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $82,695 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $85,521 | 28 | 12 |
Total Positions
58
Level 2 required
Yes
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
10
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
22
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://medschool.ucsd.edu/education/gme/benefits/Pages/Leave-of-Absence.aspx