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

• $2,100–5,000 depending on length of stay*

* Fees are used to process and arrange the appointment. If the appointment is canceled, only the portion of the fee that has not yet been used may be eligible for reimbursement. Any portion already used to process the appointment is non-refundable.

Research visiting scholars

• $250 (Visiting Scholar Fee) + $742 (ARC Processing Fee) + $657 (Visa Fee)*
  Total: $1,649

* Fees are subject to change without notice. Once any portion of the fees has been used to process the appointment, that portion is non-refundable.

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.