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University of California (San Francisco) Program

Medical genetics and genomicsUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
San Francisco, CA(San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA MSA Metro)
2
Positions
$94,777
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1300512075
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
7

Contact Information

Jessica Lee Tenney
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
42
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.4
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
6.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
Non-Physician Staff:
9
0
Female Faculty:
76.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Strong clinicians or clinician-scientists can apply to our medical genetics and genomics program after 1-2 years of patient-oriented residency. In addition to the salary, a yearly housing allowance is provided for all ACGME residents and a moving reimbursement for eligible trainees.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$94,777
PGY-1
$94,777
PGY-2
$97,829
PGY-3
00

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:Fully Paid by Institution
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

City & State
San Francisco, CA
Metropolitan Area
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA MSA
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

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

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

Nominal Salary
$94,777
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$78,981
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1300512075
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
7
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jessica Lee Tenney
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 8/1/2026
Interview Period:
8/31/2026 - 12/18/2026
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
Min Step 1 Score:
196
Min Step 2 Score:
214

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, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July 7

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1062130F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
UCSF and Mount Zion Medical Centers
Primary Teaching Site:
UCSF and Mount Zion Medical Centers
Contact Person:
Natalie Maria

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
214
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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