Preventive Medicine Year 1 (PGY2 for those entering with a PGY1): Coursework in epidemiology, biostatistics, health services and administration, environmental health, and behavioral aspects of health to obtain a Master of Public Health degree. This takes place at one of the affiliated California schools of public health. Residents also complete 320 hours of clinic during this year.
Preventive Medicine Year 2 (PGY3 for those entering with a PGY1 and having completed the PGY2 in our program): Placement in a public health department to learn and apply skills of public health: biostatistics and epidemiology, public health practice and administration (program and policy development, implementation, and evaluation; financial and human resources administration), social and behavioral medicine, clinical preventive services, and specific public health program areas (e.g., communicable disease, chronic disease and injury control, maternal and child health, environmental and occupational health). While supervision is maintained via a site preceptor and the program staff, residents are allowed to assume progressively increasing responsibility for public health activities and clinical experience according to their level of training, ability and experience. During the PGY3 year, residents complete a scientific and quantitative major project in a public health/preventive medicine topic of the resident' s choice. They also complete projects related to patient safety and quality improvement, in addition to completing 320 hours of clinic.
Residents are hired as Postdoctoral Scholars by the University of California, Davis (UCD) via an interagency agreement with the Preventive Medicine Residency Program. The PM1 resident annual stipend ranges from approximately $66,868 to $74,569. The PM2 resident annual stipend ranges from approximately $69,342 to $77,327. No additional payment will be made for health insurance or any related educational expenses. Health insurance is provided through the University of California. Some travel reimbursement is also provided each year for residents to participate in conferences or other learning opportunities.
Residents hired as Postdoctoral Scholars through UCD are hired under the University's policies. The IRS does not require the University to report scholarship or fellowship grants for U.S. citizens or resident aliens; however, recipients of nonqualified scholarships and fellowship amounts should be advised that such amounts are taxable and that it may be advisable for the recipients to make estimated tax payments. The recipients will not receive form 1099-Misc or W-2. It is recommended that residents consult a Tax Preparer or Accountant for information on reporting taxes.