Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital.

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About UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program

ACGME code
1400522063
Program director
Terrie Mendelson
Location
San Francisco, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,996
Latest cycle
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital. It offers 9 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,996 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates36%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women28%
  • Men69%
  • White28%
  • Asian58%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Terrie Mendelson
Program coordinator
Kathy Banks
Coordinator phone
(415) 750-5955
Program phone
(415) 750-5781
Sponsoring institution
UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital

Dept. of Graduate Medical Education 450 Stanyan Street San Francisco, CA 94117 Open in Google Maps

UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 14% of residents at UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program offer?

UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program offers 9 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UCSF Health – St. Mary’s 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 UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program located?

UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program is located at Dept. of Graduate Medical Education 450 Stanyan Street San Francisco, CA 94117. Its sponsoring institution is UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital.

Who is the program director of UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program?

The program director is Terrie Mendelson. The program coordinator, Kathy Banks, is the usual contact for application questions.

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