University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
The University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) fellowship in La Jolla, CA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
UC San Diego ACGME-accredited gastroenterology fellowship with clinical and research tracks across Jacobs Medical Center, Hillcrest, the VA and Kaiser, with a Thursday morning fellow-led core conference, GI grand rounds, M&M, pathology conferences, journal clubs and a required QI project. Applicants select the clinical or research track; the program does not sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Applications through ERAS are reviewed July 15 to 31, interviews were scheduled September 10 and 18, 2026, and at least three letters are required.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $105,402.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $109,191.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $112,773.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 2, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Contact page (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Denise Kalmaz, MD
- Associate Fellowship Program Director
- Gobind Anand, MD
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Gastroenterology fellowship at a glance
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center lists its Gastroenterology fellowship in La Jolla, California. The directory holds 19 Gastroenterology fellowship programs in California, 2 of thems in La Jolla and 244 across 47 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Specialties Matching Service. 19 Gastroenterology fellowship programs in California use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 238 Gastroenterology fellowship programs nationwide share that status.
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center has 30 other programs listed in La Jolla: Addiction Psychiatry, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), Child Neurology, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Clinical Neurophysiology (Neurology), and 24 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at University of California (San Diego) Medical Center in La Jolla
- Addiction Psychiatry fellowship
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowship
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Child Neurology residency
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship
- Clinical Neurophysiology (Neurology) fellowship
- Complex Family Planning fellowship
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics fellowship
Other California cities with a listed Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) fellowship: Fresno, Hanford, Hemet, Loma Linda, Los Angeles, Orange, Redwood City, Riverside.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Gastroenterology fellowship training
Gastroenterology is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in gastroenterology typically last 3 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Gastroenterology fellowship?
The directory places it in La Jolla, California.
How many Gastroenterology fellowship programs are there in California?
This directory lists 19 in California and 244 nationwide.
How do I apply to the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Gastroenterology fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Gastroenterology fellowship?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Gastroenterology fellowship training typically lasts 3 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Gastroenterology fellowship offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Gastroenterology fellowship pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.