University of California (San Francisco) Program
AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Francisco, CA(San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA MSA Metro)
88
Positions
#2
Specialty Rank
$92,284
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#2
Anesthesiology Ranking
99th Percentile
Top 1% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0400521023
- NRMP Code:
- 1062040C1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 88
- Interviews:
- 180
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 201
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 52
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 230
- Female Faculty:
- 42.6%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UCSF Anesthesiology blends rigorous clinical training, research, and simulation to develop not just competent anesthesiologists, but future leaders. Residents train at five hospital sites in San Francisco, caring for diverse patient populations while building unmatched skills in inquiry, advocacy, research, and professional growth.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$92,284
PGY-1
$94,777
PGY-2
$97,829
PGY-3
$101,017
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 120(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $763K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $82K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 32.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 78K
- Median Age
- 25 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.49
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
50°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
39"
Humidity
50%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.59
Restaurant Meal
18.36
Gas (per gallon)
$4.90
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0400521023
- NRMP Code:
- 1062040C1
- Total Positions:
- 88
- Interviews:
- 180
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kristina Rose Sullivan
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 201
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 201
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1062040A0, 1062040C1, 1062040C0, 1062040C2, 1062040R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UCSF and Mount Zion Medical Centers
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UCSF and Mount Zion Medical Centers
- Contact Person:
- Kristina R Sullivan
- Contact Email:
- residency@anesthesia.ucsf.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:26PGY-3:26PGY-4:26
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 120
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 201
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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