Training and Education

Education and Training Opportunities for UC San Diego Health Employees

At the UC San Diego Health, we encourage our health care professionals to pursue continuing education and professional development opportunities whenever possible. We believe that learning should be a lifelong endeavor.

• CME – Continuing Medical Education at the UC San Diego School of Medicine offers physicians and other health care professionals educational opportunities that foster excellence in patient care.
• Division of Medical Education - UC San Diego School of Medicine
• UC San Diego Center for Resuscitation Science - research, education and clinical leadership in order to improve resuscitation practices and patient outcomes, in and out of the hospital.
• Medical Scientist Training Program at UC San Diego School of Medicine
  
• Department of Medicine Grand Rounds at UC San Diego
  
• UC San Diego Nursing Department of Education, Development and Research – Nursing Educational programs
• CREST – Clinical Research Enhancement Through Supplemental Training
• UC San Diego Nursing
  

UCSD Extension Programs

• Master’s Degree Program in Clinical Research
• Master’s Degree Program in the Leadership of Healthcare Organizations
• Extension classes in Biological, Pharmaceutical and Marine Sciences
• Extension courses and certificates in Healthcare and Behavioral Sciences (includes nursing programs)
• Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

Education and Training Opportunities for Medical Students

UC San Diego School of Medicine offers some observership, shadowing and visiting student training opportunities, which vary by department and program.

• Departments at UC San Diego School of Medicine – opportunities vary by department. Information on what is available can be found in the "Education" section of each individual department's website.
• Health Sciences International – professional development and training for international residents.
• Visiting Students – for visiting senior undergraduate medical students.
• Office of Graduate Medical Education - UC San Diego School of Medicine
• Residency Programs at UC San Diego School of Medicine
• Fellowship Programs at UC San Diego School of Medicine
• PhD and Master's Degree Programs at UC San Diego School of Medicine
• Office of Postdoctoral and Research Scholar Affairs at UC San Diego
• Other Training Opportunities – please search the  UC San Diego School of Medicine website for the type of opportunity you are looking for.