University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
The University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Clinical Informatics (Internal Medicine) fellowship in San Diego, 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 two-year ACGME-accredited clinical informatics fellowship hosted by the Department of Emergency Medicine and open to physicians from any ABMS specialty, training at Jacobs, Hillcrest and East Campus medical centers plus about 40 outpatient clinics. Fellows learn to design and lead EHR build work, evaluate and govern clinical AI models, run Lean improvement projects and conduct usability and workflow analyses, complete a scholarly project, and usually keep 1-2 clinical days a week in their primary specialty.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Benefits include 28 days of vacation, twelve sick days, up to five paid professional leave days, a 950 dollar annual educational stipend, a 200 dollar monthly meal allowance and full California license reimbursement; applications go through ERAS and the AMIA match with virtual interviews in September and October.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 1, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Brian Kwan, MD, MS
- Program coordinator
- Maeve-Anne (Mae) Malong
- Associate Program Director
- Brian Clay, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Robert El-Kareh, MD, MPH, MS
- Assistant Program Director
- Christian Dameff, MD, MS
- Phone
- (619) 543-4627
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Clinical Informatics fellowship training
Clinical Informatics 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 clinical informatics typically last 2 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- This program fills positions through a matching service outside the NRMP. Confirm which service, and register with it.
- Apply as that service and the program’s website describe, with the documents the program lists.
- Note the service’s ranking deadline and results date.
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
How do I apply to the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Clinical Informatics fellowship?
This directory lists the program as outside the NRMP, through: Other 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 Clinical Informatics fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 2 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Clinical Informatics 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 Clinical Informatics fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.