Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UCSF Department of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program offers a unique and enriching experience for residents through diverse training sites in San Francisco. With an emphasis on health equity and social responsibility, the program seeks to develop physician leaders ready to advance equitable care through clinical practice, education, and research. It features four residency tracks and a robust three-hospital system, ensuring residents are exposed to a wide range of clinical scenarios and mentorship opportunities.
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Moderate Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The UCSF Internal Medicine Residency Program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness in the material reviewed, but it does discuss important application processes relevant for graduates of foreign medical schools, which suggests that IMG applicants may apply. Additionally, the program encourages interested applicants to signal their preference for their program during the ERAS application process, which could imply an open attitude towards diverse medical backgrounds.
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Program Website
Address
University of California, San Francisco, Department of Medicine
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Current Residents
Overview
This program seeks to recruit and support a diverse cohort of residents, emphasizing the importance of social responsibility and dedication to advancing equitable healthcare for both individuals and communities. It includes various tracks for training, enabling a comprehensive educational experience.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program seeks to recruit, support, and develop a diverse group of socially responsible physician leaders through clinical care, education, advocacy, policy, and research with four residency tracks and a three-hospital system.
Application
UCSF Internal Medicine Residency Program participates in the ERAS geographic and program signaling process. Priority for application review and interviews is given to applicants who signal the program. Specific application links are provided on the residency program website.
# of Locations
three-hospital system
Fellowship
The residency program provides extensive educational opportunities and has a variety of tracks, including the Physician Scientist Training Program, which underscores its emphasis on academic growth and research involvement. While specific fellowships were not detailed in the extracted text, the overall program structure indicates a strong focus on research and potential fellowship opportunities in various subspecialties post-graduation.
Resident Life
Overview
Residents are exposed to the broadest possible range of patients and faculty, leading to an incredibly rich clinical experience.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
varies depending on the track, typically 3 to 4 years
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Alumni
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Offers a range of clinical training, research, and academic opportunities, recruitment of socially responsible physician leaders, and the participation in ERAS geographic preferences and signaling.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation