Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UCSF General Surgery residency program is designed to prepare residents to become board-certified surgical practitioners and future leaders in the field. Through a rigorous training program that emphasizes both clinical and research experience, residents work with a diverse faculty and have opportunities for extensive hands-on learning across multiple hospitals. The program aims to graduate highly competent practitioners capable of excelling in various surgical specialties.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
Approximately 41 positions in the first year; 8 positions for Categorical General Surgery; 23 positions for Preliminary physicians; 10 positions for non-designated preliminary residents.
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Surgery Education Office, 513 Parnassus Avenue, Room S-321, San Francisco, CA 94143-0470
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Current Residents
Overview
The UCSF General Surgery residency program comprises a total of 84 clinical residents and 16 research residents, providing a diverse and robust training environment for aspiring surgeons.
PGY-1 MD
Approximately 41 total PGY-1 positions are available in the residency program, with 8 designated for categorical residents, 23 for preliminary positions in other surgical specialties, and 10 for non-designated preliminary residents.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The first two years focus on pre-operative and post-operative management, while the last three emphasize operative skills, surgical judgment, and leadership through direct patient care and formal teaching exercises, including workshops and seminars.
Application
The UCSF General Surgery residency program offers approximately 41 positions in the first year, with details about eligibility and selection found in the Eligibility Recruitment and Selection Policy and How to Apply sections. Interested applicants can find additional information in the application information section, as well as deadlines and requirements.
# of Locations
Residents rotate through six hospitals, including Moffitt/Long, San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco VA Medical Center, UCSF/Mt. Zion Hospital, San Francisco Kaiser/Permanente Hospital, and California/Pacific Medical Center.
Fellowship
Graduates from the UCSF General Surgery residency program have the opportunity to pursue various fellowship programs, with more than 80% of them continuing in fellowship programs after completing their residency. The program emphasizes research and academic careers, allowing residents to engage in research activities during their training.
Resident Life
Overview
The UCSF General Surgery residency program offers a diverse range of clinical and research opportunities with exceptional faculty, alongside exposure to various surgical specialties in multiple hospital settings.
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# of Years of Program
The program usually spans 5 years, comprising both clinical rotations and research opportunities.
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Alumni
Greater than 80% of graduates continue in fellowship programs, with many becoming surgical academicians associated with university departments of surgery. The alumni often pursue various fellowships and academic positions, reflecting a wide range of surgical specialties.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers a rigorous and demanding curriculum focusing on surgical skills, clinical judgment, research opportunities, and training at various clinical settings.
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