Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The ACHD program spans both the Adult Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiology Divisions at UCSF. We have faculty with training and backgrounds from both pathways and perform congenital interventions and surgeries at both campuses with the help of a robust 3D printing program. We can tailor the experience to incoming fellows from either background and also provide 6 months of inbuilt research and elective time focusing on professional advancement in the areas of research, clinical education and QI.
Total Program Size
1
1
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
6
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
1062153S0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
5
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
0
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
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
40
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
3
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Women's health
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1530514003
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Aarthi
Last Name
Sabanayagam
Degrees
MD
Address
UCSF Med Ctr
Box 0639
521 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94117
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.459005 37.762996)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Salina
Last Name
Gu
Address
UCSF Med Ctr
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Pgm
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-2204
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.457348 37.763477)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
20
Total Non Physician
3
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
10.00
Call Schedule
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
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| Year 7 | $110,715 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 8 | $115,644 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
2
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
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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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Information on the program's leave policies
https://meded.ucsf.edu/residents-clinical-fellows/gme-resident-and-fellow-resources/resources-residents-and-fellows-new-ucsf/family-building-resources-residents-and-fellows