The UC San Diego Internal Medicine Residency Program is blessed not only with superb academic qualifications, but also with a truly stunning location. Situated in Southern California, San Diego is well known for its great weather and beautiful beaches. Sailing, surfing, diving, water-skiing, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and biking are quite popular year-round activities.
Mexico is less than an hour's drive to the south, and the desert community of Palm Springs are two hours to the east. For snow enthusiasts, the Big Bear ski resort is only a few hours away by car.
Museums
Ranging from the eclectic to the sublime, San Diego's array of museums is filled with wonders that appeal to just about any taste for art, machinery, sports, classic cars, and scientific discovery. Many museums are clustered in
Balboa Park within walking distance of each other, while others are tucked in outlying neighborhoods.
Performing Arts
Photo by Kevin Yang
Med/Peds Class of 2021
San Diego is well known for its sun, surf, and sand, but when the sun goes down, the curtain goes up on stages all over the county. From the
California Center for the Arts, Escondido to historic theaters built at the turn of the century, from ballet to traditional folk dance, from symphony performances to dramatic opera and outdoor calliopes, San Diego offers the best performing arts all year round.
Beaches
Photo by Gary Ma
Class of 2019
San Diego's 70 miles of beaches are like a family of people; each has a distinct personality. Some are havens for surfers and divers, others are remote getaways, and many are perfect for any activity.
Parks
The outdoor fun doesn't just lie at the water's edge. San Diego is also home to several parks and open space preserves including the
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve (pictured at right), Mission Bay Park, and several preserves with miles of trails and camping facilities.
San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, and Sea World
Photo by Jenny Zhou
Class of 2021
San Diego is home to several world-renowned wildlife centers. The
San Diego Zoo is located within Balboa Park and is a great place to spend an hour or an entire day observing the various exhibits.
The San Diego Zoo's
Safari Park is a unique place where you are the one behind the fence. The animals are free to roam about in large areas in which various coindigenous species live. You can watch giraffe and gazelles follow the rhinos around.