Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UCSF Anesthesia Residency Program is a 4-year ACGME-accredited program offering exceptional clinical training in anesthesiology. It provides a balance of rigorous academic education coupled with extensive hands-on clinical experience, allowing residents to develop proficiency in various anesthesia subspecialties throughout their training. Trainees are expected to engage in comprehensive educational activities, including lectures, supervised clinical practice, and research opportunities. The program also features a supportive environment with dedicated faculty and access to multiple high-quality clinical facilities in San Francisco. Research interests are encouraged, with options to extend training for specialized growth in areas like Critical Care and Health Professions Education.
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Program Details
Specialty
Anesthesiology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The UCSF Anesthesia Residency Program follows the UCSF School of Medicine GME eligibility policy, and specific details regarding IMG candidates can be referenced through the program's guidelines. Although not explicitly stated, the standard acceptance of ECFMG certification and general policies suggest that the program may be IMG-friendly, provided applicants meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the Housestaff Information Booklet.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not specified; the program is a 4-year ACGME-accredited residency, but no specific number of categorical residents is mentioned.
Program Website
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UCSF Anesthesia Residency Program
School of Medicine
University of California, San Francisco
513 Parnassus Avenue, S436
San Francisco, CA 94143
Program Director
Kristina Sullivan, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program includes a diverse group of residents with a commitment to excellence in clinical training and education. While the exact number of PGY-1 residents is unknown, the training environment fosters collaborative learning and professional development among residents from various educational backgrounds.
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes a Clinical Base (Intern) Year followed by CA-1, CA-2, and CA-3 years focusing on intraoperative training, subspecialty areas, and increasing autonomy in patient care. There are periodic assessments to test knowledge and progress throughout the program.
Application
In accordance with ACGME requirements for graduate medical education, the UCSF School of Medicine GME eligibility policy applies to all residency and fellowship programs and may be found in the 2022-2023 Housestaff Information Booklet. The program specific policies may be found at: anesthesia.ucsf.edu/education-program-ucsf-department-anesthesia. Each program has a multisource learner assessment program in accordance with ACGME, UCSF GME, and program policies and requirements.
# of Locations
Residents will work at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center, Mission Bay, Mt. Zion Hospital, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Kaiser San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, and UCSF Orthopedic Institute, totaling 8 locations.
Fellowship
The program provides early exposure to various anesthesia subspecialties, with opportunities for residents to prepare for fellowship training during the CA-2 year. Many residents pursue fellowships in subspecialties such as cardiac anesthesia, critical care, and pain management after completion of the residency. Opportunities for academic advancement and clinical research are also integral parts of the post-residency career paths.
Resident Life
Overview
The UCSF Anesthesia Residency Program is a 4-year ACGME-accredited Residency Program that has evolved to meet modern health care challenges with a commitment to excellence in residency training.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
4 years with additional opportunities for specialized training in a CA-4 year for those pursuing fellowships or research interests.
Housing
Sleep rooms and lounges for residents and fellows are provided at rotation sites. They may use these for overnight call and napping.
Alumni
Alumni have gone on to pursue various fellowships in subspecialties such as cardiac anesthesia, critical care, and pain management, as well as academic positions at renowned universities and hospitals across the United States.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
UCSF residents and fellows are entitled to four (4) work weeks of vacation, 12 sick days, and eight weeks of paid parental leave annually.
PGY-1 Salary
Trainee salaries are determined through collective bargaining with CIR-SEIU Healthcare, the exclusive representative of UCSF residents and fellows. If program policy allows, trainees may elect to moonlight. Find more information in the 2022-2023 Housestaff Information Booklet.
Vacation
UCSF residents and fellows are entitled to four (4) work weeks of vacation, 12 sick days, and eight weeks of paid parental leave annually. Scheduling of leave is in accordance with the Anesthesia Residency program leave policy.