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University of California (San Francisco) Program

San Francisco, California

OB/GYN

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The UCSF Residency Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology is committed to training physician leaders who are dedicated to health equity and advocacy, particularly for historically marginalized communities. The program nurtures a diverse group of residents through its extensive training in various settings, providing exceptional exposure to family planning, minimally invasive surgeries, and complex obstetrics. With a strong emphasis on clinical excellence and community engagement, the program prepares residents for exemplary, patient-centered care.

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Moderate Competition

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Program Details

Specialty

OB/GYN

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The UCSF Residency Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG) acceptance but emphasizes a commitment to care for diverse populations, including marginalized communities. Additional verification is needed regarding specific IMG policies, including ECFMG certification acceptance or visa sponsorship details.

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Program Website

Address

University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143

Program Director

Sara Whetstone, MD, MHS

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Current Residents

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The current resident roster details are unavailable, including the total number of PGY-1 MD and DO residents.

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Curriculum & Education

Overview

Through rotations at our academic hospital, our safety net hospitals, and community-based settings, our trainees gain excellent experience in family planning, minimally invasive GYN surgery, gynecologic oncology, physiologic birth, and complex obstetrics including operative vaginal delivery. We strive to train residents who will serve the workforce needs of our state and country and who will provide exemplary, patient-centered care to all patients including the most marginalized. We are committed to evidence-based medicine, health equity, comprehensive reproductive health, and interprofessional work.

Application

For Applicants - The application process details are available through the residency program's main page. Specific information about deadlines and interview dates can usually be found in the residency handbook or applicant guide linked on the page, such as the '2024-25 UCSF Residency Program Applicant Handbook.'

# of Locations

multiple settings including academic hospitals and community-based settings

Fellowship

Over half of the graduating residents from the UCSF OB/GYN program enter further training including traditional OBGYN fellowships and specialty fellowships in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Addiction Medicine, Global Health, Palliative Care, and various research fellowships.

Resident Life

Overview

The UCSF Residency Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology commits to understanding how histories of oppression, exploitation, and mistreatment of Black and Indigenous communities and other historically excluded communities led to the creation of our specialty and contribute to current inequities in reproductive health and gynecology. We honor the legacies of Lucy, Anarcha, and Betsey in our commitment to reproductive justice, equity, and human rights in our healthcare delivery, research, and education.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

Typically a 4-year program comprising diverse rotations.

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Alumni

Over half of our graduating residents enter further training including traditional OBGYN fellowships as well as Minimally Invasive Surgery, Addiction Medicine, Global Health, Palliative Care, and research fellowships.

Salary & Benefits

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