University of California (San Francisco) Program
DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Francisco, CA(San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA MSA Metro)
22
Positions
#2
Specialty Rank
$94,777
PGY1 Salary
4.5%
IMG %
#2
Dermatology Ranking
99th Percentile
Top 1% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0800521019
- NRMP Code:
- 1062080R0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 53
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 58.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$94,777
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 31.8%
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:
- 0800521019
- NRMP Code:
- 1062080R0
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Erin Ford Dirks Mathes
- Email:
- erin.mathes@ucsf.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/4/2025 - 9/26/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/17/2025 - 1/21/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1062080A0, 1062080A1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Christina Walker
- Contact Email:
- chris.walker@ucsf.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:8PGY-3:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 4.5%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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