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Department of Surgery Department of Surgery
  1. Department of Surgery
  2. Divisions
  3. Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
  4. Education
  5. Residency
  6. How to Apply

Residency Application Procedure

Applications for the vascular surgery residency program are accepted electronically through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The residency program code is: 1049451C0

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 December and January

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 & Benefits

Salary

The current annual salary for the 2025-2026 academic year can be found here.

Licensing Fees

All medical board licensing fees and United States Medical Licensing Examination Step III application fees are paid for by the UC San Diego House Staff Association.

Vacation

Four weeks of paid vacation are offered per year. Additional leave for illness, family medical emergencies, or maternity/paternity may be taken according to written policy in the UC San Diego House Officer Policy and Procedure Document (HOPPD).

Insurance Coverage

Health insurance with Blue Cross and disability plans are available to resident physicians and their dependents, as well as dental and vision coverage, provided as an employment benefit with no cost to the resident or their dependents.

Life Insurance

There is a life insurance plan for the resident physician provided by the university at no cost to the resident. Malpractice insurance is also provided by the university.

Uniforms

Two lab coats with embroidery are provided yearly. Laundering services are provided by the linens department.

On-Call Meals

At UC San Diego Health, La Jolla and Hillcrest, a preset amount of badge money is provided for the year.

Resources

Residents have full access to UC San Diego and Veterans Affairs libraries. This includes access to all libraries on the UC San Diego campus with full off-site access. There is also full off-site access available via the internet. Residents also have access to the Center for the Future of Surgery simulation center.

Parking

UC San Diego Medical Center offers staff parking permits as a payroll (pre-tax) deduction. Kaiser Permanente offers free parking to residents. More information can be found here. 

Program Specific Benefits

The Vascular Surgery Residency Program is pleased to offer PGY-5 residents and fellows the opportunity to attend the following conference for educational purposes. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights, connect with industry leaders, and expand your professional network.

  • Southern California Vascular Surgical Society (SCVSS)
  • Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM): Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS)
  • Annual Symposium on Vascular and Endovascular Issues (VEITH Symposium)
  • Annual UCLA/SVS Symposium

Contact Our Residency Coordinator

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