University of California (San Francisco) Program
About This Program
UCSF Geriatric Medicine Fellowship offers unique clinical geriatrics experiences, during which fellows see patients with diverse backgrounds in a wide variety of settings (e.g. hospital, clinic, home, skilled nursing facilities, PACE) and healthcare systems (e.g. community, county, state, and VA). The program also provides incredible mentorship and leadership skills training, necessary to become innovative leaders in geriatrics.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Pei Chen, MD
UCSF Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Elaine Chow
UCSF Med Ctr
Locations
UCSF Med Ctr
Div of Geriatrics 8th Fl
490 Illinois St
San Francisco, CA 94143
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0474
4150 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121-1598
1001 Potrero Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0296
101 Grove St
San Francisco, CA 94102
1333 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94109
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2025 - Oct 27, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.