Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
The program provides a $12,825 per year housing allowance to all residents. This amount is in addition to salary. Also, residents receive vision insurance, paid parental leave, as well as monthly food stipend for on campus meals.
Total Program Size
5
5
5
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
1
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1062440P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
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
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
4
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
2
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
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)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
75
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal mentoring program
Formal program to develop teaching skills
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
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
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
28
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
5
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
2400521032
Beeper or Home Call
30
25
25
Program Director
First Name
Saras
Last Name
Ramanathan
Degrees
MD
Address
UCSF Med Ctr
Box 4081 Fl 5
490 Illinois St
San Francisco, CA 94143-0730
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.387344 37.747699)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Saras
Last Name
Ramanathan
Degrees
BA
Address
UCSF Med Ctr
Dept of Ophthalmology 5th Fl
490 Illinois St
San Francisco, CA 94143-0730
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.387332 37.7477)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
93.50
% IMG
6.50
% DO
0.00
% Female
68.10
% Male
31.90
Total Physician
37
Total Non Physician
12
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
51.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $94,777 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $97,829 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $101,017 | 28 | 12 |
Total Positions
15
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
Yes
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Housing stipend
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
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Other Application Service Used
SF Match