DermatologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of California (San Francisco) Program

Dermatology residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine.

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About University of California (San Francisco) Program

ACGME code
0800521019
Program director
Erin Mathes
Location
San Francisco, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
491
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of California (San Francisco) Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Dermatology program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 491 applications and invited about 9.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Dermatology programs, which interview about 12.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
9.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women68%
  • Men32%
  • White41%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American36%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Erin Mathes
Program coordinator
Christina Walker
Coordinator phone
(415) 353-7880
Program phone
(415) 885-7682
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine

1701 Divisadero Street 3rd Floor, Rm 340, Box 0316 San Francisco, CA 94115 Open in Google Maps

University of California (San Francisco) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California (San Francisco) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California (San Francisco) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of California (San Francisco) Program IMG-friendly?

University of California (San Francisco) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of California (San Francisco) Program offer?

University of California (San Francisco) Program offers 8 first-year Dermatology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California (San Francisco) Program?

University of California (San Francisco) Program received 491 applications and interviewed about 9.8% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California (San Francisco) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of California (San Francisco) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Where is University of California (San Francisco) Program located?

University of California (San Francisco) Program is located at 1701 Divisadero Street 3rd Floor, Rm 340, Box 0316 San Francisco, CA 94115. Its sponsoring institution is University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of California (San Francisco) Program?

The program director is Erin Mathes. The program coordinator, Christina Walker, is the usual contact for application questions.

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