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 and Benefits
Salary
- Current annual salary for the 2024-2025 academic year is $86,819 for PGY-1. 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 Residency Coordinator
Erika Somers
esomers@health.ucsd.edu
858-226-8841