About UC San Diego School of Medicine
UC San Diego School of Medicine is a Public university located in La Jolla, California (United States of America). It was established in 1968. The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in English with a stated duration of 4 Years. Its campus format is listed as Suburban (La Jolla / San Diego, CA). The reported intake months are August.
- WDOMS Listed: Compliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Yes
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedCompliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusYes
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$55,537 (Out-of-State Rate)
Total Course Fees$222,148 (Tuition only)
Hostel Fees / Year$20,959 (San Diego Cost of Living)
Living Cost / Month$2,600
Other Charges$8,500 (Insurance, Lab fees, Books)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
Entrance Exam RequiredMCAT (Average: 515)
Minimum Marks RequiredAverage GPA: 3.77
Minimum Age Requirement21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
Application DeadlineOctober 15 (AMCAS)
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: MCAT (Average: 515)
- Minimum Marks Required: Average GPA: 3.77
- Minimum Age Requirement: 21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Intake Month: August
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats141
Student–Faculty Ratio3:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (UC San Diego Health)
Hospital Bed Capacity808 (UC San Diego Health system)
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Integrated Scientific Curriculum)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (UC San Diego Health)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 5+ Clinical Affiliates
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 808 (UC San Diego Health system)
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Included in Residency)
- Local Licensing Exam: USMLE Step 1, 2, & 3
- Internship Valid in India: Valid (After completing residency/ license)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo specific Indian hostel
International Student OfficeYES (International Students & Programs)
FMGE Pass Ratenot available (Graduates take USMLE)
Internship Valid in IndiaValid (After completing residency/ license)
Graduate Success Rate99% Match Rate
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Widely available (Massive Indian diaspora in San Diego)
- Indian Hostel: No specific Indian hostel
- International Student Office: YES (International Students & Programs)
- Language Training Provided: No