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)

The Department of Radiology offers electives to residents currently enrolled in ACGME-accredited training programs. These electives are arranged 3–4 months in advance of the date of arrival. Interested residents should contact Dion Brown, the program coordinator, with the following information:

• Exact dates of the requested elective, not less than 4 weeks.
• Subspecialty of interest: Body Imaging, Breast Imaging, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Neuroradiology, or Vascular & Interventional Radiology.
• Current Curriculum Vitae.

The UC San Diego Radiology program coordinator will send the elective request and CV to the Chief of the Division for approval. Once the elective time is approved, the program coordinator will contact the visiting resident with information needed to complete an appointment through the Office of Graduate Medical Education (OGME).

Fees are processed through OGME: $250 to register more than 30 days before a visit, and $350 to register after the 30-day mark. For more information, or to apply for a visiting resident elective, contact Dion Brown.

Visiting Scholar Programs (Non-ACGME)

The University of California San Diego is host to a large number of national and international visiting scholars and scientists who do not require official University employment but require an affiliation to use its facilities and participate in its research activities and educational programs. To accommodate the needs of these individuals and recognize their contributions to the intellectual life, the University provides the courtesy designation "Visiting Scholar."

A Visiting Scholar is 1) a scholar from another university, research institution, or company (usually on leave from their home institution) or 2) a student enrolled in an institution or academic research program outside of the University of California. Students visit to participate in a University-sponsored educational program, cooperative agreement, or collaborative research project under faculty supervision.

The Visiting Scholar designation is provided for a limited period of time, from 1 day to 12 months. Extension beyond one year may be permissible if the program warrants a longer affiliation. Appointment must be made in advance of arrival and the appointment is self-terminating. The Office of Postdoctoral and Visiting Scholar Affairs (OPVSA) is the only office authorized to approve and issue Visiting Scholar designations. Offers from other offices, faculty, or administrators are considered unofficial until approval by OPVSA.

Note: As of September 30, 2024, we will no longer be offering CME credit for visiting observerships. 

Visiting Scholar Programs & Fees

Visiting Observership & Professional Enrichment (must register through CME)

Research Visiting Scholars

*Fees are subject to change without prior notice. In the event of such a change, applicants are subject to the most recent fees.

List of Requirements

• Faculty sponsor
• Active affiliation with a home institution that will benefit from your UCSD observership
• Proof of funding
  • $2,400 per month for self (less than 6 month appointment), $2,750 per month for self for appointments longer than 6 months)
  • $800 per month for spouse (if applicable)
  • $400 per month per child (if applicable) 
• If a J-1 visa is needed, must provide proof of English proficiency

Visiting Scholars interested in the Department of Radiology may send requests or questions to: radvisitor@ucsd.edu.

Visiting Graduate Students

A Visiting Graduate Student (VGS) at UC San Diego is a pre-doctoral graduate student who is 1) registered at an educational institution outside of the University of California system and 2) pursuing research related to their degree program. Graduate Students interested in visiting the Department of Radiology should email a request to: radvisitor@ucsd.edu.

Visiting Medical Students

The UC San Diego School of Medicine offers a variety of clinical educational opportunities to senior visiting medical students. Medical students interested in visiting the Department of Radiology will find more information and registration instructions at the MD Degree Program Visiting Students page.