Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of California (San Francisco) Program

Radiology-Diagnostic 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
4200521031
Program director
Soonmee Cha
Location
San Francisco, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
585
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.1%
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 Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 585 applications and invited about 12.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Radiology-Diagnostic interview rate of 14%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed39%
  • Silver signal: interviewed18%
  • No signal: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Interview rate
12.1%
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

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White27%
  • Asian56%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Soonmee Cha
Program coordinator
Sandria Wong
Coordinator phone
(415) 476-8358
Program phone
(415) 353-8913
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine

Department of Radiology, Box 0628 505 Parnassus Avenue, Suite M391 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 Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

University of California (San Francisco) Program received 585 applications and interviewed about 12.1% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at University of California (San Francisco) Program?

Applicants who sent University of California (San Francisco) Program a gold signal received interviews about 39% of the time, silver signals about 18%, and applicants without a signal about 3%.

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

University of California (San Francisco) Program is located at Department of Radiology, Box 0628 505 Parnassus Avenue, Suite M391 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 Soonmee Cha. The program coordinator, Sandria Wong, is the usual contact for application questions.

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