Fellowship Application Procedure

Applications for the vascular surgery fellowship program are accepted electronically through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The fellowship program code is: 1049450F0

Applications are considered complete when the following documentation is received through ERAS:

• Common Application Form (CAF)
• CV Report (Generated by the Program from the CAF)
• Personal Statement
• Medical School Transcript(s)
• Dean's Letter 
• 3 Letters of Recommendation (1 chairman letter if possible)
• Official transcripts from NBME indicating USMLE scores (Parts 1 and 2 if available)
• NRMP Applicant Number

Interviews are held in February and March.

International Applicants: In addition to the above, students and graduates of international medical schools must provide the following:

• Verification of ECFMG certification (provided through ERAS)
• Verification of United States residency status (permanent resident, naturalized citizen, etc.).*

Salary and Benefits

Salary

• Current annual salary for the 2024-2025 academic year is $102,230 for PGY-6. More information can be found here.

Medical, Dental and Retirement Benefits

• UC San Diego covers all of the cost of medical, dental, vision and other insurance premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• In lieu of Social Security, a percentage of pre-tax pay is directed to the University of California’s Defined-Contribution Plan.

Stipends and Reimbursements

• An annual education stipend and housing stipend are provided. 
• A Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license and number are provided free-of-charge.
• The full cost of a state of California medical license is paid by the GME office. Renewal fees are also covered.
• A monthly on-call meal allowance is provided. 

Vacation

• A total of four weeks of vacation is provided.

Simulation Center

• Access to the Center for the Future of Surgery simulation center.

Contact Our Fellowship Program Administrator

Erika Somers
esomers@health.ucsd.edu
858-226-8841