Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our mission is to train a diverse group of fellows who will become leaders in cardiovascular medicine. Our fellows pursue careers in basic, translational and clinical research, clinical care, teaching/education, administration, industry and policy. We feel that our fellowship can offer something for everyone regardless of their interests.
Total Program Size
7
7
7
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1062141F1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
55
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
180
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
180
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1410521184
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Atif
Middle Name
Nazier
Last Name
Qasim
Degrees
MD, BH
Address
UCSF Med Ctr
M1177B
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0124
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.457348 37.763477)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Salina
Last Name
Gu
Address
UCSF Med Ctr
Div of Cardiology Box 0124
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0124
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.457348 37.763477)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
70
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
31.90
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $101,017 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $104,453 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $107,715 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
21
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Moving allowance
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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