University of California (San Francisco) Program
About This Program
Provides many opportunities for civil evaluations in addition to criminal evaluations and correctional experiences. Academic focus with the requirement to write a publishable paper. Work at San Quentin State Prison, an innovative correctional facility. Evaluations at a forensic psychiatric hospital. Work in Veterans clinic, Outstanding faculty. Opportunity to teach general residents and medical students. Location in San Francisco.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Renee Leslie Binder, MD
UCSF Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Renee L Binder, MD
UCSF Med Ctr
Locations
UCSF Med Ctr
Forensic Psychiatry Pgm
675 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94143-3134
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0474
4150 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121-1598
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0296
690 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94104
300 Bradford St
Redwood City, CA 94063
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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Oct 8, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 3, 2025 - Oct 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 8, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 3, 2026 - Oct 8, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- 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
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Salary Compensation
PGY-5
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.