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University of California (San Francisco) Program

Surgery 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
4400521052
Program director
Kenzo Hirose
Location
San Francisco, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,136
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
H-1B
For residents

University of California (San Francisco) Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,136 applications and invited about 6.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors H-1B visas.

Residents work about 64 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
6.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women68%
  • Men32%
  • White49%
  • Asian23%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Kenzo Hirose
Program coordinator
Rachelle Bresnahan
Coordinator phone
(415) 476-1239
Program phone
(415) 502-5577
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine

Department of Surgery 513 Parnassus Avenue, Room S321 San Francisco, CA 94143-0470 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 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 4% of residents at University of California (San Francisco) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of California (San Francisco) Program offer?

University of California (San Francisco) Program offers 8 first-year Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of California (San Francisco) Program received 1,136 applications and interviewed about 6.8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

University of California (San Francisco) Program is located at Department of Surgery 513 Parnassus Avenue, Room S321 San Francisco, CA 94143-0470. 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 Kenzo Hirose. The program coordinator, Rachelle Bresnahan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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