University of California (San Francisco) Program
About This Program
Our fellowship offers broad exposure to all aspects of pediatric otolaryngology and incorporates unique opportunities to engage in Global Health and Medical Education. Fellows interested in global health equity may spend time at a partnership site in Cambodia, Tanzania, or Peru, participating in faculty-supervised surgery and capacity-building research projects. Fellows interested in medical education are encouraged to participate in formal workshops designed to facilitate a career in MedEd.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Jordan Michael Virbalas, MD
UCSF Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Jacqueline Myron, MD
UCSF Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surger
Locations
UCSF Med Ctr
3rd Fl
233 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94115
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0474
747 52nd St
Oakland, CA 94609-1809
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0296
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jan 1, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 6
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.