University of California (San Francisco) Program
About This Program
Fellows typically have one year of intensive clinical training followed by 2-3 years of research training in basic, clinical or translational research with NIH T32 support. Our program encourages four years of fellowship for individuals interested in developing an academic career as a physician scientist.-We are particularly pleased to also offer the certificate of added qualification (CAQ) in liver transplantation and liver disease as a 4th year fellowship option.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
James Bayrer, MD, PhD
UCSF Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Catherine Le
UCSF Med Ctr
Locations
UCSF Med Ctr
4th Fl Box 0136
550 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94158
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0474
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0296
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
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
Data not provided by program
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
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 4 through 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.