University of California (San Francisco) Program Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical Residency
Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout University of California (San Francisco) Program
- ACGME code
- 3000521044
- Program director
- Ronald Balassanian
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 493
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 21.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 5%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of California (San Francisco) Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 493 applications and invited about 21.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 9
- Interview rate
- 21.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates92%
- US DO graduates3%
- US IMGs5%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women41%
- Men57%
- White43%
- Asian41%
- Black or African American8%
- Hispanic or Latino24%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Ronald Balassanian
- Program coordinator
- Kelly McNeill
- Coordinator phone
- (415) 353-7712
- Program phone
- (415) 514-6642
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine
Department of Pathology 505 Parnassus Avenue, Box 0506 San Francisco, CA 94143 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 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?
About 5% of residents at University of California (San Francisco) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University of California (San Francisco) Program offer?
University of California (San Francisco) Program offers 9 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of California (San Francisco) Program?
University of California (San Francisco) Program received 493 applications and interviewed about 21.7% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.
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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.
Where is University of California (San Francisco) Program located?
University of California (San Francisco) Program is located at Department of Pathology 505 Parnassus Avenue, Box 0506 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) Program?
The program director is Ronald Balassanian. The program coordinator, Kelly McNeill, is the usual contact for application questions.