University of California (San Francisco) Program
About This Program
The UCSF Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship offers diverse, interdisciplinary training across clinical settings, with strong mentorship, a focus on mood disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, and support for academic and leadership development. Fellows gain expertise in person-centered care for complex older adults while shaping their own interests through > 50% electives. The program is close-knit as graduates often stay in contact with the program.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Billy Smith, MD
University of California San Francisco
Primary Program Contact
Sharon Salapare
UCSF Med Ctr
Locations
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0474
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0296
4150 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121-1598
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0296
302 Silver Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
Po Box 11247
Berkeley, CA 94712
Application Information
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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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 1, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Mar 1, 2027
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.