Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The UCSD-SDSU Preventive Medicine Residency provides a comprehensive curriculum with clinical, research, public health, teaching experiences, underserved populations, and didactics. The program includes a Master of Public Health degree (MPH), with tuition covered. Tracks provide opportunities for resident-specific experiences: Clinical and lifestyle, public health, addiction medicine, maternal health, cancer control and prevention, global and border health, rural and community rotations.
Total Program Size
5
5
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
1
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Matching program name
ACPM
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
20
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
Yes
Minimum score
200
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
550
Minimum score
560
Part-time Paid Physicians
3
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
10
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
40
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Rural
Women's health
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
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
12
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
12
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
12
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3800521038
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Jill
Last Name
Waalen
Degrees
MD, MPH
Address
UCSD Med Ctr
MC 0965
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.236311 32.879892)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Amy
Last Name
Weisbaum
Degrees
MPH
Address
UCSD Med Ctr
MC 0994
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.236311 32.879892)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No answer
% USMD
63.60
% IMG
14.10
% DO
22.20
% Female
58.90
% Male
41.00
Total Physician
17
Total Non Physician
20
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
57.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $85,521 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $88,471 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
10
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
Yes
Program Offers
Housing stipend
Free parking
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
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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