UC San Diego Health Diagnostic Radiology Residency
San Diego, CaliforniaUniversityTrains at UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center
of 192 diagnostic radiology residency programs · likely range #34 to #43
How it scores
- Clinical training80Top 25% in diagnostic radiology
- Faculty depth88Top 25% in diagnostic radiology
- Research64Top half in diagnostic radiology
- Pay and cost of living27Bottom half in diagnostic radiology
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other diagnostic radiology programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | UC San Diego Health Diagnostic Radiology Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, California |
| Main training hospital | UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $95,772 (2026-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $1,803 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 4.4 times |
| Visa sponsorship | Not stated |
| Positions a year | — |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from UC San Diego Health diagnostic radiology
31 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Access to Breast Cancer Screening: Disparities and Determinants-AJR Expert Panel Narrative ReviewAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- LI-RADS US Surveillance Version 2024 for Surveillance of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An Update to the American College of Radiology US LI-RADSAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Breast Cancer Method of Detection: Frequently Asked QuestionsAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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- Emergency Medicine #15
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- General Surgery #34
- Internal Medicine #45
- Internal Medicine-Pediatrics #9
- Interventional Radiology #36
- Neurological Surgery #47
- Neurology Top 50%
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Top 25%
- Orthopaedic Surgery Top 50%
- Otolaryngology #27
- Pathology #37
- Pediatrics #38
- Plastic Surgery #28
- Preventive Medicine #8
- Psychiatry #36
- Radiation Oncology #45
- Thoracic Surgery New program
- Urology #21
- Vascular Surgery #25
Questions
Where is the UC San Diego Health diagnostic radiology residency?
The program trains residents in San Diego, California. Its main training hospital is UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center.
How much do diagnostic radiology residents earn at UC San Diego Health?
PGY-1 residents earn $95,772 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,803 a month.
Does UC San Diego Health sponsor visas for diagnostic radiology residents?
The program's website does not say. Ask the program before you apply.
How is UC San Diego Health ranked for diagnostic radiology?
It ranks #38 of 192 diagnostic radiology programs in our 2027 rankings. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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