Applicant Information

Interviews

In hopes of creating a fair and equitable application process for everyone, and following national pediatric recommendations, we will continue to offer only virtual interviews to all applicants.

Reviewing Applications

 All complete applications will be holistically reviewed by the Residency Selection Committee. Invitations to interview will be sent via email on a rolling basis beginning October 10th through mid-December.  

We take a holistic approach to reviewing all applications that emphasize applicants with a wide range of interests and diverse backgrounds. We are looking for a diverse group of residents to join our residency family that learns and succeeds best in a fast-paced, high-volume, medium-size program that wants to be leaders in the field of pediatrics. We seek residents who value anti-racism, integrity, humility, communication, equity, innovation, excellence, advocacy, collaboration, inclusion, adaptability, and diversity. Successful residents in our program thrive by being part of a team that works closely together and supports each other in and outside of work. 

Application Requirements

• All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
• The application deadline is November 1st. Applications must include all of the requirements below and must be received by this date. Incomplete applications will not be considered for an interview. 
• If you are applying to the UC San Diego Combined Medicine/Pediatrics Residency or the UC San Diego Child Neurology Residency you do not have to apply to categorical pediatrics separately through ERAS. Apply only through those perspective programs unless you would like to also be considered for the categorical pediatrics residency separately. Please refer to the prospective residency program's website that you are applying to for application requirements. 

Application Must Include

• ERAS Application
• Medical Student Performance Report (MSPE)
• Personal Statement
• Three Letters of Recommendation. You may submit up to four letters through ERAS. The Department Chair's letter is optional.
• Medical School Transcript
• USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX 1 Score Transcript
• USMLE Step 2 CK or COMLEX 2 Score Transcript is required by mid-February
• NRMP Number

Interview Days

We will hold interviews mainly on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Interviews will start in mid-October and end in mid-December. Interview days will include a choice for a morning session (8:00 - 11:00 a.m. PST) or an afternoon session (1:00 - 4:30 p.m. PST). We are excited to host resident socials weekly throughout the season in the evenings for all interviewees!

Interview Experience

Interview days will consist of an overview of our program, 3 interviews (Program Director or Associate Program Director, 1 faculty member, and 1 chief resident), and Q&A with our current residents. 

Physician-Scientist Interviews

 In addition to the categorical interview day, applicants who applied to the PSTP track and were selected for an interview will also be invited to a second day focused on research. This additional day provides an opportunity to meet with research and fellowship faculty and explore the dynamic and collaborative investigative community at UC San Diego.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

• We do not have a minimum passing USMLE or COMLEX score
• Interview invitations are sent out on a rolling basis
• Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to send each applicant a response to their application
• We do not require US clinical experience
• Our categorical pediatric NRMP Program Code is 1049320C0
• Our ACGME Code is 3200531036