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University of California (San Francisco) Program

Pediatrics 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
3200521040
Program director
Duncan Henry
Location
San Francisco, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
26
First-year spots
Applicants
744
Latest cycle
Interview rate
34%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Francisco) Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine. It offers 26 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 744 applications and invited about 34% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Pediatrics program has 20%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research tracks.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
26
Interview rate
34%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women78%
  • Men22%
  • White38%
  • Asian46%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino23%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Duncan Henry
Program coordinator
Thuy Nguyen
Coordinator phone
(415) 476-3565
Program phone
(415) 476-3688
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine

550 16th Street, 4th floor Box 0110 San Francisco, CA 94143-0110 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?

University of California (San Francisco) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% 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 26 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 26 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of California (San Francisco) Program received 744 applications and interviewed about 34% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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

University of California (San Francisco) Program is located at 550 16th Street, 4th floor Box 0110 San Francisco, CA 94143-0110. 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 Duncan Henry. The program coordinator, Thuy Nguyen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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