University of California Davis Health Program

Sacramento, CA

University STEP 241 - 274 Research Focused J1

Specialty:Dermatology

ACGME Code:0800521101

NRMP Code:1046080A0

Status:Continued Accreditation

Overview

Overview of the Dermatology Residency Program

The Dermatology Residency Program at UC Davis Health specializes in providing advanced education and training in dermatology. The program spans three years (PGY-2 to PGY-4), allowing residents to gain extensive clinical experience and participate in groundbreaking research. The residency is based in Sacramento, California, and residents have the unique opportunity to work with over 30 faculty members who are specialists in various aspects of dermatology. This diversity in expertise fosters a well-rounded educational experience for residents.

Curriculum Structure

The curriculum is designed to equip residents with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in dermatology. It includes rotations through multiple clinical settings, focusing on general dermatology, dermatopathology, and various subspecialties such as pediatric dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and Mohs surgery. The training program incorporates both outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations.

Training Sites

The residency utilizes various training sites located within a 20-minute drive of the main clinic. Key facilities include:

UC Davis University Hospital: A nationally ranked hospital featuring a comprehensive cancer center and pediatric services.
C Street Clinic: The primary clinic offering general dermatologic and subspecialty services.
Kaiser Permanente: Focuses on integrated healthcare delivery.
Mather VA: Provides a vast clinical setting for residents, particularly in veteran's dermatologic care.

Didactics and Conferences

The program emphasizes continuing education through scheduled didactic sessions. Protected time for education is allocated every Wednesday and biweekly on Thursdays, ensuring residents engage in grand rounds, journal clubs, and specialized lectures from both faculty and guest experts.

Research Opportunities

Residents are encouraged to participate in research projects. The program has a well-structured research component, engaging in clinical and basic science research covering topics such as wound healing, skin disorders, and the impact of diet and microbiomes on dermatological conditions. Opportunities for protected research time may also be available.

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

The UC Davis Dermatology Residency Program is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Initiatives include supporting underrepresented groups within medicine and providing resources for scholarships aimed at promoting diversity within the program.

Unique Program Features

One distinguishing aspect of the program is its focus on resident well-being, with structured mentorship and regular feedback mechanisms. The program organizes monthly resident meetings with leadership to address any concerns and enhance the educational experience. Financial assistance is available for relocation expenses and education-related costs.

Visa Sponsorship and Competitiveness

The program is friendly towards international medical graduates (IMGs) and also offers visa sponsorship for residents. The types of visas sponsored may include J-1 and H-1B visas, which aim to facilitate the participation of resident physicians from various countries.

The program's admission process is competitive, seeking candidates with strong letters of recommendation and a demonstrated commitment to dermatology.

Application Requirements

Applicants must have completed a PGY-1 year in any teaching hospital in the United States. Specific application requirements include submission through ERAS, with no maximum on the number of failed STEP attempts typically specified. Additionally, all applicants seeking to rotate at the VA must fulfill Selective Service requirements.

Resident Life

Living in Sacramento offers residents a balanced lifestyle with numerous recreational and cultural opportunities. The program promotes wellness with activities designed to foster resident camaraderie and promote a healthy work-life balance.

Degrees of Freedom

Residents enjoy autonomy during their training, including their own surgical follow-up clinics. This hands-on approach enhances their clinical skills and prepares them for independent practice upon graduation.

Contact and Resources

For more information about the residency program, prospective residents are encouraged to refer to the educational materials available on the program's website, detailing specific opportunities for rotations, research, and further specialization.

Web sources

1. Department of Dermatology 2. Dermatology Residency and Fellowship Programs 3. Visa Information 4. Training Sites 5. Application and Interview Details 6. Didactics and Conferences 7. Research Initiatives 8. Diversity Policies 9. Research and Clinical Trials 10. General Application Requirements 11. Resident Life Overview 12. Clinical Research Information 13. Contact the Education Team 14. Financial Aid and Support 15. Sacramento Living 16. Our Faculty 17. Specialty Clinics

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ACGME History

Accreditation Last updated: Jul 16, 2026

Initial accreditation0

Full accreditation0

Continued27

Warning0

Probationary Accreditation0

Withdrawal0

#	Academic Year	Status	Effective Date
01	2000 - 2001	Continued Full Accreditation	Apr 27, 1996
02	2001 - 2002	Continued Full Accreditation	Apr 27, 1996
03	2002 - 2003	Continued Full Accreditation	Oct 13, 2002
04	2003 - 2004	Continued Full Accreditation	Oct 13, 2002
05	2004 - 2005	Continued Full Accreditation	Oct 13, 2002
06	2005 - 2006	Continued	Aug 14, 2005
07	2006 - 2007	Continued	Aug 14, 2005
08	2007 - 2008	Continued	Aug 14, 2005
09	2008 - 2009	Continued	Sep 14, 2008
10	2009 - 2010	Continued	Sep 14, 2008

Program

Program Size

5, 5, 5 (3 years)

Accreditation Status

Continued Accreditation

(Effective: January 22, 2026)

Composition

MD · 100%

Training

Faculty-to-Residents Ratio:1.5X

Quality of Life

First Year Paid Sick Leave: --

First Year Paid Vacation: --

First Year Salary: $81,257

First Year Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty: 12 hours

First Year Average Weekly Hours: 50 hours

Admission

USMLE Step 2 Score: 241–274

Visa Sponsorship:J1

YOG Cutoff:--

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Rotation Duration by Site

Rotation Duration Chart Data

Benchmarks

Match & stats

Roster

Publications

50 Publications (5 yr)

Peer-reviewed output from faculty and residents, last 5 years

50 Publications (5 yr)

Communications biology2026

Electric fields trigger ceramide-dependent vesicle budding and boost the generation of small extracellular vesicles.

Shiwen Huang,¹Liangjing Chen,¹Chuan Sun,²Runze Li,¹

PMID: 42393254doi.org/10.1038/s42003-026-10526-z

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology2026

Management of post-procedure eruptive keratoacanthomas: A retrospective cohort study.

Joycie Chang,¹Drake C Carter,²Doroteja Dragovic,¹Thanvi Gullapalli,¹

PMID: 42229812doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2026.05.086

Location

Sacramento, CA

Population

1,585,055

Median income

$90,252Above

Education

35.1%Above

Employment

60.1%Below

Health

4.9%Above

Age

37On par

Above the national average
Below the national average
Similar to the national average

Housing — Rental prices

Rental prices

Typical Observed Market Rent Index - ZORI Over Time

Date

Region - Sacramento, CA

State - California

United States

1/31/2015

$1,042

$1,615

$1,193

2/28/2015

$1,048

$1,623

$1,199

3/31/2015

$1,054

$1,658

$1,206

4/30/2015

$1,057

$1,678

$1,213

5/31/2015

$1,062

$1,736

$1,228

6/30/2015

$1,069

$1,750

$1,233

7/31/2015

$1,079

$1,737

$1,235

8/31/2015

$1,090

$1,758

$1,241

9/30/2015

$1,102

$1,775

$1,245

10/31/2015

$1,113

$1,780

$1,253

11/30/2015

$1,126

$1,792

$1,259

12/31/2015

$1,129

$1,793

$1,263

1/31/2016

$1,140

$1,827

$1,275

2/29/2016

$1,141

$1,834

$1,279

3/31/2016

$1,147

$1,835

$1,282

4/30/2016

$1,155

$1,833

$1,285

5/31/2016

$1,167

$1,876

$1,291

6/30/2016

$1,180

$1,885

$1,294

7/31/2016

$1,188

$1,884

$1,295

8/31/2016

$1,191

$1,904

$1,303

9/30/2016

$1,195

$1,910

$1,307

10/31/2016

$1,199

$1,916

$1,311

11/30/2016

$1,208

$1,923

$1,312

12/31/2016

$1,224

$1,928

$1,313

1/31/2017

$1,236

$1,940

$1,317

2/28/2017

$1,260

$1,955

$1,324

3/31/2017

$1,275

$1,980

$1,335

4/30/2017

$1,289

$1,989

$1,346

5/31/2017

$1,293

$1,997

$1,353

6/30/2017

$1,299

$2,009

$1,357

7/31/2017

$1,310

$2,010

$1,359

8/31/2017

$1,325

$2,010

$1,363

9/30/2017

$1,338

$2,023

$1,406

10/31/2017

$1,348

$2,031

$1,414

11/30/2017

$1,351

$2,033

$1,413

12/31/2017

$1,355

$2,051

$1,420

1/31/2018

$1,362

$2,058

$1,422

2/28/2018

$1,359

$2,070

$1,427

3/31/2018

$1,370

$2,070

$1,429

4/30/2018

$1,373

$2,078

$1,434

5/31/2018

$1,388

$2,083

$1,438

6/30/2018

$1,394

$2,091

$1,444

7/31/2018

$1,402

$2,099

$1,449

8/31/2018

$1,410

$2,106

$1,455

9/30/2018

$1,413

$2,113

$1,461

10/31/2018

$1,421

$2,119

$1,465

11/30/2018

$1,429

$2,134

$1,473

12/31/2018

$1,442

$2,159

$1,482

1/31/2019

$1,445

$2,170

$1,492

2/28/2019

$1,452

$2,173

$1,495

3/31/2019

$1,454

$2,197

$1,503

4/30/2019

$1,462

$2,209

$1,509

5/31/2019

$1,465

$2,215

$1,514

6/30/2019

$1,474

$2,223

$1,519

7/31/2019

$1,479

$2,235

$1,526

8/31/2019

$1,483

$2,242

$1,531

9/30/2019

$1,492

$2,249

$1,534

10/31/2019

$1,499

$2,256

$1,541

11/30/2019

$1,508

$2,257

$1,545

12/31/2019

$1,511

$2,263

$1,552

1/31/2020

$1,521

$2,275

$1,560

2/29/2020

$1,530

$2,281

$1,565

3/31/2020

$1,535

$2,284

$1,565

4/30/2020

$1,536

$2,291

$1,566

5/31/2020

$1,533

$2,279

$1,563

6/30/2020

$1,541

$2,275

$1,562

7/31/2020

$1,548

$2,277

$1,571

8/31/2020

$1,561

$2,282

$1,574

9/30/2020

$1,571

$2,295

$1,586

10/31/2020

$1,584

$2,304

$1,593

11/30/2020

$1,595

$2,316

$1,602

12/31/2020

$1,604

$2,327

$1,606

1/31/2021

$1,616

$2,336

$1,613

2/28/2021

$1,628

$2,348

$1,620

3/31/2021

$1,641

$2,351

$1,629

4/30/2021

$1,656

$2,368

$1,649

5/31/2021

$1,681

$2,393

$1,663

6/30/2021

$1,700

$2,417

$1,686

7/31/2021

$1,720

$2,446

$1,707

8/31/2021

$1,734

$2,479

$1,729

9/30/2021

$1,750

$2,511

$1,752

10/31/2021

$1,763

$2,525

$1,767

11/30/2021

$1,783

$2,551

$1,777

12/31/2021

$1,800

$2,557

$1,791

1/31/2022

$1,811

$2,579

$1,800

2/28/2022

$1,817

$2,600

$1,820

3/31/2022

$1,825

$2,623

$1,829

4/30/2022

$1,836

$2,641

$1,841

5/31/2022

$1,839

$2,651

$1,852

6/30/2022

$1,849

$2,662

$1,861

7/31/2022

$1,857

$2,665

$1,868

8/31/2022

$1,868

$2,669

$1,872

9/30/2022

$1,870

$2,670

$1,875

10/31/2022

$1,876

$2,676

$1,873

11/30/2022

$1,869

$2,682

$1,875

12/31/2022

$1,869

$2,684

$1,874

1/31/2023

$1,869

$2,672

$1,877

2/28/2023

$1,877

$2,665

$1,879

3/31/2023

$1,887

$2,663

$1,884

4/30/2023

$1,887

$2,676

$1,886

5/31/2023

$1,891

$2,666

$1,886

6/30/2023

$1,889

$2,666

$1,886

7/31/2023

$1,890

$2,680

$1,891

8/31/2023

$1,889

$2,683

$1,908

9/30/2023

$1,895

$2,688

$1,912

10/31/2023

$1,895

$2,697

$1,916

11/30/2023

$1,899

$2,696

$1,918

12/31/2023

$1,903

$2,705

$1,921

1/31/2024

$1,909

$2,703

$1,928

2/29/2024

$1,916

$2,707

$1,932

3/31/2024

$1,919

$2,712

$1,935

4/30/2024

$1,929

$2,722

$1,942

5/31/2024

$1,933

$2,731

$1,946

6/30/2024

$1,935

$2,741

$1,973

7/31/2024

$1,936

$2,745

$1,958

8/31/2024

$1,939

$2,752

$1,992

9/30/2024

$1,945

$2,763

$1,993

10/31/2024

$1,952

$2,762

$1,995

11/30/2024

$1,963

$2,767

$1,999

12/31/2024

$1,969

$2,770

$2,003

1/31/2025

$1,976

$2,805

$2,006

2/28/2025

$1,979

$2,820

$2,007

3/31/2025

$1,981

$2,836

$2,016

4/30/2025

$1,982

$2,846

$2,019

5/31/2025

$1,987

$2,849

$2,022

6/30/2025

$1,996

$2,849

$2,026

7/31/2025

$2,002

$2,854

$2,029

8/31/2025

$2,007

$2,862

$2,027

9/30/2025

$2,008

$2,834

$2,030

10/31/2025

$2,010

$2,894

$2,052

11/30/2025

$2,008

$2,907

$2,095

12/31/2025

$2,008

$2,907

$2,086

1/31/2026

$2,006

$2,925

$2,160

2/28/2026

$2,005

$2,926

$2,178

Crime — All violent offences

Rate per 100,000 residents

Rate per 100,000 people Over Time

Date

Region - Sacramento, CA

State - California

United States

4/1/2021

5/1/2021

6/1/2021

7/1/2021

8/1/2021

9/1/2021

10/1/2021

11/1/2021

12/1/2021

1/1/2022

156

2/1/2022

128

3/1/2022

184

106

4/1/2022

161

103

5/1/2022

154

109

6/1/2022

141

109

7/1/2022

156

113

8/1/2022

161

113

9/1/2022

157

109

10/1/2022

168

107

11/1/2022

144

12/1/2022

141

104

1/1/2023

150

108

2/1/2023

125

3/1/2023

160

101

4/1/2023

168

104

5/1/2023

171

112

6/1/2023

164

108

7/1/2023

166

116

8/1/2023

186

113

9/1/2023

159

109

10/1/2023

174

117

11/1/2023

141

12/1/2023

150

104

1/1/2024

145

2/1/2024

147

3/1/2024

152

100

4/1/2024

148

101

5/1/2024

151

106

6/1/2024

154

106

7/1/2024

154

109

8/1/2024

153

106

9/1/2024

167

104

10/1/2024

171

102

11/1/2024

132

12/1/2024

143

1/1/2025

136

2/1/2025

133

3/1/2025

158

4/1/2025

165

5/1/2025

178

6/1/2025

154

7/1/2025

163

100

8/1/2025

156

9/1/2025

146

10/1/2025

148

11/1/2025

145

12/1/2025

144

1/1/2026

156

2/1/2026

104

3/1/2026

Living in Sacramento, CA

Crime Rate and Safety

Sacramento has both safe and less safe neighborhoods. Be aware of your surroundings, especially in certain areas known for higher crime rates. Overall, it's advisable to stay informed about the safety of the specific neighborhood you choose to live in.

Fun Activities

Sacramento offers a variety of outdoor activities due to its proximity to rivers, parks, and hiking trails. The city also has museums, art galleries, and a growing food scene. Additionally, it's home to the California State Fair and is near wine country.

Climate

Sacramento has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Be prepared for hot temperatures during the summer months.

Races and Population

Sacramento is a diverse city with a mix of different races and ethnicities among its population, contributing to a rich cultural experience.

Education

Sacramento is home to several universities and colleges, providing opportunities for higher education.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Sacramento is relatively high compared to other cities in California but is more affordable than some of the more expensive coastal cities.

Proximity to Larger Cities

Sacramento is located about a 1.5 to 2-hour drive from San Francisco and is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours away from San Jose. You can easily explore larger metropolitan areas on weekends or during time off.

Pros

Proximity to outdoor activities
diverse population
cultural attractions.

Cons

Some neighborhoods have higher crime rates
and the summers can be extremely hot.

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