University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program — The Residency Consult
Thoracic Surgery-IntegratedResidencyUniversity
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
University of California (San Diego) Med
La Jolla, CA
Overview
Quick Facts
Specialty
Thoracic Surgery-Integrated
Program Type
Residency
Program Length
6 years
ACGME ID
4610500002
Accreditation
Initial Accreditation
First-Year Positions1
Total Residents6
Contact & Links
Program Director
Patricia A Thistlethwaite, MD, PhD
Coordinator
Veronica Felix
Coordinator Email
vfelix@health.ucsd.edu
Website
Not yet reported
Pay & Benefits
PGY-1 Salary$86,819
Cost of Living Index111.9above national average (100 = avg)
Adjusted Salary$77,593
Adjusted salary shows what your PGY-1 pay is worth after accounting for local cost of living. A value higher than your actual salary means your money goes further here. Based on BLS Regional Price Parities.
Salary by PGY Year
PGY-1
Annual Salary$86,819
Natl Specialty Avg: $73,929
Adjusted Salary$77,593
Natl Specialty Avg: $72,150
Location
Address
Street Address
Not yet reported
City, State
La Jolla, CA
Zip Code
92037-1300
Region
West
Walkability
Walk Score47/100
Car-Dependent
Transit Score61/100
Good Transit
Bike Score63/100
Training
Program Structure
Program Length
6 years
Total Residents
6
First-Year Positions
1
Setting
University
Accreditation
Initial Accreditation
Year Accredited
Not yet reported
Board Pass Rate
Not yet reported
Fellowship Match Rate
Not yet reported
Call Schedule
Not yet reported
Call by PGY Year
Not yet reported
Intern Night Float
Not yet reported
Research Requirement
Application & Interviews
Application Details
Application Deadline
October 31, 2025
Interview Format
Not yet reported
Accepts ERAS
Yes
NRMP Code
1049460F0
H-1B Visa Sponsorship
Not yet reported
J-1 Visa Sponsorship
Not yet reported
Coordinator Phone
Not yet reported
IMG Residents
Not yet reported
Interview Travel Reimbursement
Not yet reported
Green Card Sponsorship
Not yet reported
NRMP Match Data
Specialty-level data for Thoracic Surgery-Integrated