Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The UCSF Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Residency program offers diverse and comprehensive training in all aspects of Otolaryngology. The residents obtain in depth knowledge and experience with patients at the University hospitals, VA, Children's Hospital Oakland and the ZSFG Trauma center. There is dedicated time to pursue research, opportunities in global health and equity and access to advanced training opportunities.
Total Program Size
5
5
5
5
5
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
1062280C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
42
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
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
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)
70
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
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
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
12
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2800521022
Beeper or Home Call
0
99
99
15
10
Program Director
First Name
Steven
Middle Name
D
Last Name
Pletcher
Degrees
MD
Address
UCSF Med Ctr
Dept of Otolaryngology-HNS
2233 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94115
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.438624 37.784301)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Pranathi
Last Name
Sundaram
Address
UCSF Med Ctr
Dept of Otolaryngology-HNS 3rd Fl
2233 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94115-1225
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.438624 37.784301)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
67.70
% Male
32.20
Total Physician
57
Total Non Physician
14
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
31.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $92,284 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $94,777 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $97,829 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $101,017 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $104,453 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
25
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Subsidized child care
Moving allowance
On-call meal allowance
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
21
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://meded.ucsf.edu/sites/meded.ucsf.edu/files/inline-files/Housestaff%20Info%20Booklet%202021-2022%20rev03.2022.pdf