Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The program also provides a $2400/yr parking stipend. 45 days is the minimum paid sick leave. The total number of days is negotiable. Parental leave is additional. We provide an annual educational resources fund ($200/yr) and professional development fund to attend meetings that support career development ($7500 duration of residency). We provide loupes ($1000).
Total Program Size
27
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8
8
8
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
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
1062440C0
1062440P2
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
75
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
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
235
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
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)
64
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
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
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
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
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)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
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
14
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
45
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
104
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4400521052
Beeper or Home Call
0
4
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Kenzo
Last Name
Hirose
Degrees
MD
Address
UCSF Med Ctr
Dept of Surgery Rm S321
513 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.458246 37.763105)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Rachelle
Middle Name
C
Last Name
Bresnahan
Address
UCSF Med Ctr
Dept of Surgery Rm S321
513 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0470
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.458246 37.763105)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
98.20
% IMG
1.70
% DO
0.00
% Female
55.50
% Male
44.40
Total Physician
91
Total Non Physician
18
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
41.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $92,284 | 30 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $94,777 | 30 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $97,829 | 30 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $101,017 | 30 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $104,453 | 30 | 999 |
Total Positions
60
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
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
21
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
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://surgeryresidentportal.ucsf.edu/policies/family-planning/parenting-in-surgery.aspx