Visiting Programs

The Department of Radiology offers four visiting programs to address a range of scholarly needs:

• Visiting resident electives (ACGME)
• Visiting scholar programs (Non-ACGME)
• Visiting graduate students
• Visiting medical students

Visiting resident electives (ACGME)

Residents in ACGME-accredited programs may apply for 4+ week electives, arranged 3–4 months in advance. Email Dion Brown with:

• Exact dates of your elective (minimum four weeks)
• Subspecialty of interest
• Current CV

Fees: $250 (>30 days), $350 (<30 days), processed through OGME.

Visiting scholar programs (non-ACGME)

Scholars from outside institutions can be affiliated with UC San Diego for educational or research purposes for 1–12 months. Must be approved by OPVSA.

Observership & enrichment fees

• Radiologists: $2,043–5,000*
• International residents: varies
• Sonographers/techs: $250/day*

Research visiting scholars

• Domestic researchers: $742 + $657 visa fee*

*Fees subject to change without notice.

Requirements

• Faculty sponsor
• Home institution affiliation
• Proof of funding:
  • $2,400/month (self, <6 months)
  • $2,750/month (self, >6 months)
  • $800/month for spouse
  • $400/month per child
• English proficiency if J-1 visa needed
• Email: radvisitor@ucsd.edu 

Visiting graduate students

Pre-doctoral students from non-UC institutions conducting research should contact radvisitor@ucsd.edu.

Visiting medical students

Senior students can apply through the official program portal: MD visiting students.