University of California (San Francisco) Program
Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Francisco, CA(San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA MSA Metro)
56
Positions
#99
Specialty Rank
$94,777
PGY1 Salary
1.8%
IMG %
#99
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
50th Percentile
Top 50% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4200521031
- NRMP Code:
- 1062420A0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 56
- Interviews:
- 89
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 94
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 37
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Receive new laptop in first year. Can spend up to 12 months doing research. Travel allowance to attend scientific meetings, education fund, ABR exam fund, AIRP tuition plus expenses. License fee, most reimbursed. Salary includes housing allowance.
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
- 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
$104,453
PGY-5
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
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4200521031
- NRMP Code:
- 1062420A0
- Total Positions:
- 56
- Interviews:
- 89
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Soonmee Cha
- Email:
- soonmee.cha@ucsf.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 10/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 1/6/2026 - 1/30/2026
- 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:
- 180
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1062420A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UCSF and Mount Zion Medical Centers
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UCSF and Mount Zion Medical Centers
- Contact Person:
- Sandria J Wong
- Contact Email:
- sandria.wong@ucsf.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 14
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:14PGY-2:14PGY-3:14PGY-4:14
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 1.8%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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