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University of California (San Francisco) Program

PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Francisco, CA(San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
85
Positions
#148
Specialty Rank
$92,284
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#148
Pediatrics Ranking
32nd Percentile
Top 68% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3200521040
NRMP Code:
1062320C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
85
Interviews:
204

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000
Female Faculty:
14.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We have pathways in primary care, clinical/translational science, clinical informatics and data science, molecular medicine, genetics, global health, medical education, health equity and racial justice, and the PLUS program (Pediatric Leaders Advancing Health Equity).

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

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • 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

0

Salary Progression

$92,284
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: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

City & State
San Francisco, CA
Metropolitan Area
San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Area
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
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

Nominal Salary
$92,284
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,903
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3200521040
NRMP Code:
1062320C0
Total Positions:
85
Interviews:
204
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Duncan Henry
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/16/2026 - 10/31/2026
Interview Period:
11/4/2026 - 1/6/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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:
June, Negotiable

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1062320C0, 1062320C3, 1062320C2

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
UCSF and Mount Zion Medical Centers
Primary Teaching Site:
UCSF and Mount Zion Medical Centers
Contact Person:
Ucsf Pediatrics

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
30
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:30
PGY-2:29
PGY-3:26

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
H1B, J1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.

Resources & Tools

External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

Match Organizations

Medical Education

Specialty Organizations