Emergency Medicine Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from an eligible medical school.
2. Applicants must submit a completed application through the Residency Centralized Application Service (ResidencyCAS).
3. Applicants must provide United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 scores if applying with an MD or DO degree.
4. Applicants must submit a personal statement and photograph.
5. Applicants must provide three letters of recommendation, including at least one Standardized Letter of Evaluation (SLOE).
6. Applicants must submit a Dean's Letter (Medical Student Performance Evaluation) and medical school transcript.
7. International medical graduates must meet applicable certification, licensing, and visa requirements.

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at UC San Diego School of Medicine provides comprehensive training in the assessment, stabilization, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with acute illnesses and injuries. Residents gain experience in trauma care, critical care, pediatric emergency medicine, emergency procedures, aeromedical services, and clinical research through rotations at multiple academic, community, and rural medical facilities. The University of California San Diego is a leading public research university located in La Jolla, California. Its School of Medicine integrates medical education, scientific research, and patient care. UC San Diego Health provides residents with exposure to a diverse patient population, high-acuity emergency cases, and multidisciplinary clinical teams, preparing them for independent emergency medicine practice, leadership, and further subspecialty training.

1. Register and apply through the Residency Centralized Application Service (ResidencyCAS).
2. Complete the application and upload the personal statement, photograph, examination results, three recommendation letters, Dean's Letter, and medical school transcript.
3. Ensure the application is complete, as incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
4. The program reviews applications and invites selected candidates for interviews.
5. Attend the virtual interview if invited.
6. Register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and submit the required rank order list.
7. Await the official match results and complete the required credentialing and appointment procedures before joining the program.