Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
72 Residents (Categorical, Med-Peds, Peds Neuro, PSTP). Pathways to foster individualized career development. Only children's hospital in the region, which serves a diverse patient population and sits on an international border. Close knit medium size residency with strong mentorship, DEI and wellness initiatives. Remarkable research environment including clinical, translational, basic, QI, MedEd. Broad inpatient & outpatient, subspecialty experiences. Outdoor fun available 365 days/yr.
Total Program Size
21
21
21
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 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
40
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
2
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)
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
8
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
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
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
Hospitalist
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
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
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
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
3200531036
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Mamata
Middle Name
Bhanuprasad
Last Name
Sivagnanam
Degrees
MD
Address
UCSD Med Ctr
Pediatrics Pgm Mail Code 5124
3020 Children's Way
San Diego, CA 92123-5124
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.151366 32.797905)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Allison
Last Name
Reinhardt
Address
UC San Diego Pediatric Residency Trainin
Mail Code 5124
3020 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA 92123-4223
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.151366 32.797905)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
96.20
% IMG
3.20
% DO
0.70
% Female
68.10
% Male
31.90
Total Physician
251
Total Non Physician
29
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
61.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $86,819 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $89,311 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $92,363 | 28 | 12 |
Total Positions
63
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
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
10
June Start Date
21
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
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://medschool.ucsd.edu/education/residency-fellowship/policies-contracts-terms-conditions.html