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University of California Davis Health Program

Sacramento, California

Pathology

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The UC Davis Health Department of Pathology offers an Integrated AP/CP Residency Program with core rotations at UC Davis Medical Center and VA Northern California Health System. The program provides 25 AP months, 20 CP, and 3 Electives, integrating the scheduled rotations throughout the year.

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Program Details

Specialty

Pathology

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

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Categorical Positions

Categorical Positions (detail)

Integrated AP/CP Residency Program with core rotations at UC Davis Medical Center and the VA Northern California Health System. Scheduled rotations include 25 AP months, 20 CP months, and 3 electives. No specific number of categorical residents or prelim positions mentioned.

Program Website

Address

4400 V Street, Pathology Building, Sacramento, CA 95817

Program Director

Jaclyn C. Watkins, M.D., M.S.

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Current Residents

Overview

The current resident roster is not explicitly detailed in the text, but mentions opportunities for meeting current residents and fellows, indicating an ongoing program with active residents.

PGY-1 MD

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PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The curriculum includes an integrated training model with clinical experiences at multiple sites, emphasizing both anatomic pathology and clinical pathology.

Application

Frequently Asked Questions: Everything you need to know about in-home call options, resident access to fellowships, the application process, contacts, salary and benefits.

# of Locations

Residents will work at UC Davis Medical Center and the VA Northern California Health System.

Fellowship

The residency program mentions various fellowship opportunities but does not specify them in detail. The text contains links for additional information on Fellowship Programs.

Resident Life

Overview

The residency program offers core rotations at UC Davis Medical Center and the VA Northern California Health System at Mather Field, with a total of 25 AP months, 20 CP months, and 3 elective months scheduled throughout the year.

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# of Years of Program

The program typically lasts 4 years, incorporating various rotations and options for electives.

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Generous book and conference allowance for travel. Kindle Fires assigned to all residents. Benefits of living in Northern California without the high cost of living.

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