Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The UC Davis Pathology Residency Program offers a diverse case mix through a Level I trauma center, regional cancer center, and VA hospital. Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, subspecialty training, and robust research opportunities. Residents benefit from a supportive environment, strong faculty mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge diagnostics. Serving California's Central Valley, we care for a diverse, underserved population, enhancing both clinical impact and learning.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1046300C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
50
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
5
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
60
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
60
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3000511025
Beeper or Home Call
0
6
6
6
Program Director
First Name
Jaclyn
Last Name
Watkins
Degrees
MS, MD, MD
Address
UC Davis Health
Pathology & Laboratory Med
4400 V St
Sacramento, CA 95817
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-121.454001 38.55537)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Rachel
Middle Name
C
Last Name
Joseph
Degrees
BA
Address
UC Davis Med Ctr
Pathology Bldg Ste 1102
4400 V St
Sacramento, CA 95817
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-121.454001 38.55537)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
33.10
% IMG
37.30
% DO
29.60
% Female
24.00
% Male
76.00
Total Physician
29
Total Non Physician
5
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
40.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $82,826 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $85,319 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $88,373 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $91,560 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
16
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Housing stipend
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
12
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
25
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
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First Year Positions
4
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Required supplemental information
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
Off
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On