UCSD HILLCREST MEDICAL CENTER

The Hillcrest hospital is a 422-bed facility with a uniquely diverse patient population representing a cross-section of all socio-economic classes in need of both primary and specialized tertiary care. This facility also serves as the "county hospital" for the greater San Diego area. For internal medicine training, the Hillcrest facility is one of the core hospitals providing experiences in the MICU/CCU, wards and sub-specialty electives; while in pediatrics, its role is primarily to rotate through the NICU, newborn nursery, and ambulatory pediatric. The NICU is Level III with Baby-Friendly distinction, and has a 40-bed capacity. The Burn Unit serves as the regional burn referral center for both children and adults. Located near downtown San Diego and the San Diego airport, the hospital is situated in a pleasant and safe neighborhood within walking distance of one of San Diego's most active social scenes -- the neighborhood fo Hillcrest.

RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER

Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego is an expanding 220-bed facility which is the site of the impatient regional level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and the heart of pediatric in patient services for the entire greater San Diego area. As a focal point for progressive pediatric care in the county, RCHSD is home to unique multidisciplinary teams such as the cleft palate clinic, failure-to-thrive clinic, weight-and-wellness clinic, Kawasaki disease team, the speech and hearing center, and center for child protection, just to name a few. The hospital is located a few miles north of UCSD Hillcrest and is only a 10-15 minutes drive from the VAMC and UCSD Thornton hospitals.

SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL

Scripps Mercy is a private 416-bed facility which reflects what life is like in a large urban community hospital. As a med-peds resident, there are defined rotations in pediatrics through the Level II NICU, pediatric outpatient clinics, and newborn nursery; whereas experiences on the internal medicine services may be done on an elective basis. Scripps Mercy is conveniently located a few blocks from UCSD in Hillcrest.