University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

San Diego, California

Chair / Chief
Amanda Gosman, MD
Program Director
Samuel Lance, MD
Program Coordinator
Pamela Lugo
Residents / Year
1
Website & Social Media
Program Length
6 years
Research Year
No
Integrated Program Established
2015
Residency Program Established
-
Doximity Rank
Rank by "Reputation" according to the Doximity.com Residency Navigator.
28
Salary
Range from PGY1 to PGY6. For more financial information, see the Lifestyle section.
$57,233-68,964
Independent Residents / Year
1
Fellows / Year
  • 1 Craniofacial
Clinical Sites
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
  • Rady Children's Hospital
  • Veterans Administration Medical Center (San Diego)​
Program Structure
Amount of PRS experience in first three years. PGY4-6 consist of entirely PRS rotations.
  1. 4 months of PRS in PGY1
  2. 6 months of PRS in PGY2
  3. 11 months of PRS in PGY3
Electives
Elective opportunities to explore PRS sub-specialties and professional interests.
1-month elective per year in PGY4-6
Cosmetic
Cosmetic/aesthetic experience.
Resident cosmetic clinic starting PGY4, some off-site rotations with community surgeons
Global Surgery
Opportunities to participate in international electives, mission trips, or research.
Partnerships with Interface and ConnectMed International; trips to Tijuana, Guatemala, Malawi, and other sites.
Gender Affirmation
Top surgery, facial feminization