PsychiatryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of California (San Francisco) Program

Psychiatry 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
4000521030
Program director
Andrew Halls
Location
San Francisco, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
861
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of California (San Francisco) Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 861 applications and invited about 12.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and women's health 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
16
Interview rate
12.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates98%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men46%
  • White39%
  • Asian34%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Andrew Halls
Program coordinator
Kamla Fraser
Coordinator phone
(415) 514-8117
Program phone
(628) 206-8426
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine

Department of Psychiatry -RTP 675 18th Street 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 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?

About 2% of residents at University of California (San Francisco) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 16 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of California (San Francisco) Program received 861 applications and interviewed about 12.3% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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

University of California (San Francisco) Program is located at Department of Psychiatry -RTP 675 18th Street 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 Andrew Halls. The program coordinator, Kamla Fraser, is the usual contact for application questions.