Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Program Aims To offer a comprehensive education curriculum, committed to the intellectual, technical and professional maturation of future Cardiothoracic Surgeons To support resident research initiatives that will transform patient care Develop a culturally competent workforce who practices patient-centered and cost-effective care Develop clinicians who provide the highest quality cardiothoracic surgical care within the communities they serve
Total Program Size
1
1
1
1
2
1
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
1046461C0
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
220
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
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
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
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
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
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
Not Available
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
No
Program ID
4610546105
Beeper or Home Call
41
41
41
41
41
41
Program Director
First Name
Gary
Middle Name
W
Last Name
Raff
Degrees
MD
Address
UC Davis Health
NAOB 6126 6th Fl
2335 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-121.45591 38.555579)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Thanh
Last Name
Huynh
Address
UC Davis Health
5th Fl
2335 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-121.45591 38.555579)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
74.60
% IMG
0.00
% DO
25.30
% Female
75.30
% Male
24.60
Total Physician
12
Total Non Physician
9
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
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| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $64,373 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $66,507 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $69,119 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $71,847 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $74,787 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $77,567 | 28 | 12 |
Total Positions
7
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
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
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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