University of California Davis Health Program
About This Program
UC Davis pediatric residency serves a diverse population in the capital of California. Highlights of our innovative X+Y (4+2) curricula include: 1. Longitudinal CHAANJE Lives (Community Health, Advocacy, Anti-racism, Neighborhood partnerships, social Justice, health Equity) training, including 6 wks required Community Health & Advocacy (CHA) rotation; 2. Mentored scholarly project in research, medical education, CHA, or QI with 9 wks longitudinal protected scholarship time.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Su-Ting T Li, MD, MPH
UC Davis Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Laurel Sorensen
UC Davis Health
Locations
UC Davis Med Ctr
Dept of Pediatrics
2516 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
2425 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
2025 Morse Ave
Sacramento, CA 95825-1084
6600 Bruceville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95823-2246
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 21, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2026 - Dec 9, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.