University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

The University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program in La Jolla, CA offers a Residency Program as part of UC San Diego Health and School of Medicine. This program is designed to provide a supportive and challenging educational environment where medical residents from diverse backgrounds can prepare themselves for their careers. Faculty members stay up-to-date on the latest developments in patient care, model compassionate and ethical care, and provide guidance and supervision to ensure patient health and safety.

The General Psychiatry Residency at UC San Diego Department of Psychiatry offers a developmental training program set in the vibrant city of San Diego. The program aims to progressively challenge residents at each level, guiding them from beginners to experienced clinicians and colleagues. Residents gain experience in various psychiatric settings, including inpatient, outpatient, consultation-liaison, geriatric, community, forensic, addiction, child/adolescent psychiatry, and mental health primary care. The program integrates biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in its training, focusing on evidence-based treatment methods. Graduates are expected to be competent in core areas of patient care, medical knowledge, communication skills, and more.

For interested applicants, the program website mentions that applications should be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The residency program typically interviews 60 candidates to match for 6 available slots.

As an advisory note, this program does not specify whether it is highly competitive or DO/IMG friendly on the website, and there is no information regarding visa sponsorship.