University of California Davis Health
The University of California Davis Health Diagnostic Radiology/Nuclear Medicine 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
Five-year combined Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine residency at UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento: the first year is in Nuclear Medicine, followed by four years mirroring the traditional radiology residency, leading to dual ABR and ABNM certification (the extra year can act like a fellowship). Daily 90-minute noon conferences, dedicated emergency radiology and physics blocks, ABR CORE-aligned curriculum, a four-week fully funded radiology-pathology course at AIRP, graduated call, and research exposure to the EXPLORER total-body PET/CT. Applicants need a separate ERAS application from the diagnostic radiology program; PGY-1 internship required.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Dual ABR/ABNM certification in five years; the nuclear medicine year functions like a fellowship, so be ready to explain your interest in molecular imaging and therapy.
- Research ties to the EXPLORER total-body PET scanner developed in the department; ask how residents get involved.
- Fully funded four-week radiology-pathology correlation course at the American Institute for Radiologic Pathology in Washington, D.C.
- Daily 90-minute noon conferences with didactics and hot-seat sessions, dedicated emergency radiology and physics blocks, and non-interpretive topics (wellness, finance, informatics).
- Graduated, resident-level-based call and a high faculty-to-resident ratio; graduates reportedly go to prestigious fellowships and jobs mostly in California.
- Apply separately via ERAS to both the combined and diagnostic radiology programs; one interview serves both. Ask whether the combined program's recruitment is still in alternating years.
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 coordinator
- Tonya Chavez
- Phone
- 916-734-5732
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 Diagnostic Radiology/Nuclear Medicine residency training
Diagnostic Radiology/Nuclear Medicine residency training typically lasts 5 years, including a clinical year.
Many programs begin in the second year, so applicants also arrange a preliminary or transitional year.
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 Diagnostic Radiology/Nuclear Medicine 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 Diagnostic Radiology/Nuclear Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years (after a PGY-1 internship). Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of California Davis Health Diagnostic Radiology/Nuclear Medicine 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 Diagnostic Radiology/Nuclear Medicine residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.