UCSD/Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego
San Diego, CA
Mamata Sivagnanam, MD
Program Director
Allison Reinhardt
Program Coordinator
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Sitting on an international border serving a diverse population
Strong track record of preparing residents for competitive fellowships and primary care careers
Largest free standing children’s hospital is California with a large catchment area
Exposure to both bread and butter and zebras!
Close knit, supportive residency family
Array of research opportunities including microbiome, genomics, QI
Active resident union
DETAILS
72 Residents (Including Categorical, Med-Peds, and Child Neuro)
17 categorical Peds, 4 Med Peds, 2 Peds Neuro each year
Physician-Scientist and Primary-Care tracks
Vast array of fellowship opportunities
Robust, well supported wellness, mentorship, Big Sib programs
Dedicated time for a Resident Academic Project
LOCATION
Fifth largest county in the U.S.
Easy access to beaches, parks, hiking, biking
Vibrant city with galleries, shows, live music
endless breweries and restaurants to explore
Outdoor activities 365 days per year for you, family and pets
CURRICULUM
Protected interactive, educational half days regularly
Modified X+Y experience, consisting of two week rotations
Variety of continuity clinic options throughout the community
Multiple community sites and hospitals to rotate through
Diverse inpatient and outpatient experiences, ranked in every pediatric subspecialty
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
Strong presence of resident/faculty run diversity collaborative
Family Mentoring Program
Embedded DEI curriculum
Community Pediatrics Rotation
Array of international rotation options
"Think Globally Act Locally" rotation - cross border global health experience while sleeping in your own bed
CONTACT
@ucsdpediatrics
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