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University of California (San Francisco)/San Francisco General Hospital Program

Emergency Medicine 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)/San Francisco General Hospital Program

ACGME code
1100513192
Program director
Christopher Fee
Location
San Francisco, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Francisco)/San Francisco General Hospital Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine. It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Emergency Medicine program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 48 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates98%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White40%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino24%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Fee
Program coordinator
Sandra Lieu
Coordinator phone
(415) 353-1529
Program phone
(415) 353-8388
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine

521 Parnassus Ave, 7th floor UCSF Emergency Medicine San Francisco, CA 94143 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

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

University of California (San Francisco)/San Francisco General Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of California (San Francisco)/San Francisco General Hospital Program offers 15 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California (San Francisco)/San Francisco General Hospital 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)/San Francisco General Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

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

University of California (San Francisco)/San Francisco General Hospital Program is located at 521 Parnassus Ave, 7th floor UCSF Emergency Medicine San Francisco, CA 94143. Its sponsoring institution is University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine.

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

The program director is Christopher Fee. The program coordinator, Sandra Lieu, is the usual contact for application questions.