Programs/Emergency Medicine/University of California (San Francisco)/San Francisco General Hospital Program
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Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Francisco, CA(San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA MSA Metro)
64
Positions
#21
Specialty Rank
$92,284
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#21
Emergency Medicine Ranking
93rd Percentile
Top 7% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1100513192
- NRMP Code:
- 1062110C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 64
- Interviews:
- 130
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 48
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Residents will apply for a targeted area of distinction at the end of their intern year. They will then be paired with faculty members for more directed one-on-one mentorship. This mentorship and personalized curriculum are added benefits of our program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- 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):Fully Paid by Institution
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
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- 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:
- 1100513192
- NRMP Code:
- 1062110C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 64
- Interviews:
- 130
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Christopher Fee
- Email:
- christopher.fee@ucsf.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/3/2026 - 12/17/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 11
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1062110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Sandra Lieu
- Contact Email:
- sandra.lieu@ucsf.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 16
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:16PGY-2:16PGY-3:16PGY-4:16
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 56
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- 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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