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Noteworthy Features

  • A dedicated Med-Peds Program Director and Associate Program Director providing direction and commitment to the program and its future development
  • Our Med-Peds residents themselves — they are a diverse, truly outstanding group and their success and happiness is the most important reflection of our program! 
  • Distinct Med-Peds identity, yet with excellent integration into both categorical programs 
  • Robust mentorship by med peds and categorical faculty to meet your career goals 
  • Well-established wellness programs and activities in both internal medicine, pediatrics, and med/peds programs 
  • Unique electives and clinical experiences to tailor your education
  • 4 weeks paid vacation per year
  • Competitive salary and benefits - see salaries & benefits
  • Free internet access to multiple electronic medical journals, MD Consults, and Up-to-Date
  • A diverse patient population and pathology - our hospitals' catchment area extends from the borders of Mexico to south of Los Angeles and eastward to Arizona and southern Nevada. Check out our facilities!
  • University/academic setting with excellent clinical training and numerous sub-specialty electives in both internal medicine and pediatrics — see curriculum and schedule features.
  • Global Medicine rotations with an established 4-week elective rotation at Maputo Central Hospital in Mozambique and 2-week elective in Guadalajara, Mexico
  • Local Global Medicine elective through pediatrics
  • Numerous research opportunities with leading physician-scientists
  • Level I Trauma Center in both internal medicine and pediatrics, Regional Burn Center, Level III NICU experience, free-standing Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
  • Located in beautiful, sunny San Diego