Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program

1. Applicants must be in their fourth year of medical school or have graduated from a medical school in the United States or Canada.
2. Applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain a medical license in the State of California.
3. International medical graduates are considered on an individual basis.
4. Applicants must complete an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved clinical internship in a specialty other than radiology before beginning the residency.
5. Applicants must provide at least three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a radiologist.
6. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2.
7. International medical graduates requiring a visa may apply for an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)-sponsored J-1 visa. H-1B visas are not available.

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in California, United States. Its School of Medicine is recognized for medical education, scientific research, and clinical excellence. The Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program provides comprehensive training in medical imaging, including X-rays, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine. Residents gain practical experience in image interpretation, diagnostic reporting, and patient care through supervised clinical rotations, academic sessions, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The program prepares physicians for independent practice and advanced training in radiology subspecialties.

1. Register for the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
2. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
3. Provide the required application documents, including the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean's Letter) and at least three letters of recommendation, with one from a radiologist.
4. Submit the required medical school and examination information and ensure eligibility for California medical licensure.
5. Complete the application before the program's published deadline. The listed deadline for the current application cycle is October 5, 2026.
6. The selection committee reviews applications and sends interview invitations to selected candidates.
7. Attend the virtual interview if invited.
8. Participate in the NRMP matching process for final residency placement.
9. Apply separately for an ACGME-approved preliminary clinical internship, which must be completed before starting radiology residency.