University of California Davis Health
The University of California Davis Health Dermatology residency in Sacramento, 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 Davis Health Dermatology residency is a three-year program (PGY-2 to PGY-4) based at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. Residents learn from more than 30 faculty and visiting faculty and train at two outpatient sites near central Sacramento plus the Mather VA and Kaiser Permanente. Protected didactic time is every Wednesday morning and alternate Thursday mornings. Department research covers wound healing, psoriasis, melanoma, graft-versus-host disease and the microbiome. A Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship is offered.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Ask about the six-week introductory curriculum for new first-year residents and how it eases the transition into dermatology.
- Protected weekly didactics (Wednesday mornings, alternate Thursdays) include Bolognia text review on an 18-month cycle, dermatopathology curriculum, monthly CPC conference and journal club; mention how you learn best from these formats.
- Training sites are distinct: Mather VA gives primary responsibility and hands-on skin surgery; Kaiser emphasises efficient care in an integrated HMO model; inpatient consults at UC Davis Medical Center.
- Research is mentored across basic, translational and clinical work (wound healing, psoriasis, melanoma, GVHD, microbiome) with an annual research symposium; bring specific project interests and ask about protected research time.
- Application review is holistic and the program says it values letters from faculty who know you well in any specialty, not only dermatology chairs; align your letters accordingly.
- Selective Service registration is required for male applicants because of extensive VA rotations.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $91,367.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $94,117.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $97,486.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $101,002.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $104,792.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $108,377.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $111,703.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $117,140.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-9 | 2026-2027 | $121,479.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-10 | 2026-2027 | $125,974.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 11, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Program page (verified, 2026-10-27): Found on the institution website; the page names the institution and this specialty. Source 1
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-11): Official institution-wide resident schedule for academic year 2026–2027. UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Danielle Tartar, M.D., Ph.D.
- Program coordinator
- Christina Roland
- Address
- UC Davis Health Department of Dermatology Academic Office, 3301 C St., Suite 1400, Sacramento, CA 95816
- Phone
- 916-551-2627
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 Dermatology residency training
Dermatology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a preliminary year.
Many dermatology programs begin in the second year, so applicants also arrange a preliminary or transitional year.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
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 residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- 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 Davis Health Dermatology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of California Davis Health Dermatology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years (PGY-2 to PGY-4). Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of California Davis Health Dermatology residency 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 Davis Health Dermatology residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.