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University of California (San Francisco) Program

Thoracic SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
San Francisco, CA
4
Positions
$107,701
PGY1 Salary
20.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4600521015
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
24

Contact Information

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
4.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
16
00
Female Faculty:
31.20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Three-year training in Adult Cardiac, Adult Thoracic, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplantation, Lung Transplantation. Settings include quaternary-care academic medical centers and community-based/managed care. Traditional as well as minimally invasive techniques emphasized. Fellows participate in clinical or translational research with an expectation to present. The Bay Area also offers rich opportunities to collaborate on resident-driven surgical and oncologic innovations.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$107,701
PGY-1

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

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4600521015
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
24
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
11/12/2025 - 12/15/2026
Interview Period:
2/1/2026 - 3/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, August

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1062460F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
28

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

IMG Percentage
20.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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