General Information
Public institution founded in 1965
First graduating class 1972
Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences, and Dean, School of Medicine: David A. Brenner M.D.
Vice Dean for Medical Education: Maria Savoia, M.D.
Alumni Relations Contact: Brooke Bain, (858) 822-1210 babain@ucsd.edu
Alumni Donations Contact: Laura Brommelsiek, (858) 822-1328 LB@ucsd.edu
School of Medicine Website: http://som.ucsd.edu
Medical Alumni Website: http://meded.ucsd.edu/alumni
Interesting Facts about Health Sciences
Alumni and Their Specialties
Anesthesiology: 214
Dermatology: 45
Emergency Medicine: 199
Family Medicine: 416
Medicine: 780
Obstetrics/Gynecology: 202
Oncology: 31
Ophthalmology: 72
Pediatrics: 457
Psychiatry: 137
Radiology: 197
Surgery: 445
Urology: 32
Other: 310
Total Alumni: 3,698
Rankings for the School of Medicine
In its December 13, 2007 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” edition, U.S. News & World Report ranked the UCSD School of Medicine as 14th in the nation among top medical schools for research. In that issue, UCSD’s AIDS program ranked 6th in the nation, the drug and alcohol abuse program was 10th, and internal medicine 20th.
UCSD School of Medicine Faculty (2006-2007 Academic Year)
Total faculty: 857 (full-time), 11 (part-time)
Faculty in basic sciences: 26.7% (full-time), 18.2% (part-time)
Faculty in clinical program: 73.3% (full-time), 81.8% (part-time)
Full-time faculty/student ratio: 1.7
Research (2006 Fiscal Year)
Total NIH peer-review research funds: $260.3 million
2006 NIH research grants per faculty member: $303.7 thousand
Total NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitals: 563
Total number of principal investigators who are associated with NIH-funded grants awarded to medical school or affiliated hospitals: 317
Total number of full-time faculty engaged in NIH research grants awarded to medical school or affiliated hospitals: 480
Community Affiliations
UCSD School of Medicine is affiliated with many world-famous research institutions: The Burnham Institute, the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, the UCSD Medical Center, the Veterans Administration Medical Center, UCSD Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the San Diego Supercomputer Center, The Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, the Whittier Institute, Children’s Hospital and Health Center, Naval Regional Medical Center (Balboa Naval Hospital), St. Vincent DePaul Village for the Homeless, and Thornton Hospital.Community OutreachUCSD Student-Run Free Clinic Project, in partnership with the community, provides accessible, quality healthcare for the underserved in a respectful environment in which students, health professionals, patients, and community members learn from one another. Committed to providing quality medical, dental, and social services free of charge to homeless and indigent people in San Diego, three Free Clinics operate on a weekly basis.
Teaching Hospitals
Primary teaching hospitals affiliated with this medical school where clinical teaching or training is carried out: Children's Hospital, San Diego Naval Regional Medical Center, San Diego VA Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital, UCSD Medical Center.
Residency Program Admissions
Most popular residency and specialty programs from the 2005 and 2006 graduating classes; including combined programs: anesthesiology, emergency medicine, family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, psychiatry, radiology - diagnostic, surgery – general.
Our Medical Students: Student Body & Fees
134 first year students currently accepted each year
2006-2007 Full-time Enrollment
Total: 508 total students enrolled at SOM
In-state: 92.0%
Men: 51.4%
Women: 48.6%
Minorities: 46.6%
Under Represented minorities: 10.4%
Current Student Fees
$22,415 per year for in-state students
$12,245 tuition additional for out-of-state students
$12,046 room and board
Financial Aid (2006-2007 Academic Year)
On average, 88% of students enrolled in the School of Medicine receive some form of Financial Aid. By their fourth year, nearly 98% of students receive aid.
Students receiving any financial aid: 88%
Students receiving loans: 81%
Students receiving grants/scholarships: 63%
Students receiving work study: 1%
Average indebtedness for 2005 graduates who incurred medical school debt: $72,844
Combined Degree Programs
Combined degree programs offered: M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.S.
Does the school have a combined college/M.D. program? Yes
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program: 8 years
Web site for combined college/M.D. program: http://meded.ucsd.edu/mstp
Medical Scientist Training Program
In its 35th year
Total Enrolled: 62
Total of MSTP graduates: 100
90% of MSTP graduates obtain positions in academic research
Web site for combined MSTP program: http://meded.ucsd.edu/mstp/
Fall 2006 Admissions Information
Acceptance rate: 5.5%
Average MCAT score (composite): 11.2
GPA
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.73
MCAT
Overall score (composite): 11.2
Verbal reasoning: 10.5
Physical sciences: 11.5
Biological: 11.7
Writing: Q
Undergraduate Majors of School of Medicine Students
Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.): 48%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.): 30%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.): 5%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.): 0%
Mixed disciplines and other: 17%
