ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Pediatric Residency Program
How to Apply
We only accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Contact the Office of Student Affairs at your school for instructions on how to apply using ERAS.
Applicants should submit the following application materials via ERAS:
- Curriculum vitae
- One-page personal statement
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- Minimum Three (3) Letters of recommendation from faculty
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1
- USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2
All Applications are Screened by the Department of Pediatrics' Selection Committee
All applicants will be notified promptly by contacting ERAS as to when their application was received in the Residency Recruitment Office. All applications will be reviewed holistically.
Interview Days
All interviews will be virtual. We will be interviewing end of October through mid-December.
Social Nights
If you receive an invitation to interview with us, please consider attending one of our virtual Social Nights where you can meet our residents in an informal setting!
California Medical License Information
As of January 1, 2020, all residents will be required to hold either a Postgraduate Training License (PTL) or California Medical License, in order to participate in post graduate training in the State of California.
Please note: Effective March 1, 2017, all incoming residents and fellows must undergo a Substance Abuse Screening, Background Check, and Employee Health Screening prior to the first day of service.
Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
All application materials must be submitted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
All applications for our program must be submitted to ERAS by October 1.
National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
All positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Details of the NRMP requirements can be found in the NRMP Handbook for U.S. Medical Students. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, in the order in which they are received.
International Medical Graduates
Requirements for International Graduates
How to Reach Us
Contact Information
Residency Training Program
Department of Pediatrics, UC Davis Health
2516 Stockton Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone: 916-734-2428
Email: HS-pedsresidency@ucdavis.edu
