Residency Program in Family and Community Medicine

The Family & Community Medicine Residency Program at UCSF School of Medicine, based at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital in San Francisco, is a comprehensive 3-year training program focused on developing skilled primary care physicians with a strong emphasis on community health and underserved populations. The program offers full-spectrum training across outpatient and inpatient care, including internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, geriatrics, and behavioral health, while providing extensive hands-on clinical experience in a diverse, safety-net hospital setting. It emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork, real-world patient care, and education in social determinants of health, health equity, and culturally competent care, preparing residents to deliver patient-centered care and become future leaders in family medicine.

1. Apply via ERAS online application system
2. Submit required documents:
3. ERAS application form
4. Personal statement
5. Letters of recommendation (typically 3)
3. Applications are reviewed based on:
4. Academic performance
5. Commitment to family medicine
6. Experience with underserved populations
4. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews (usually virtual)
5. Final selection is done through the NRMP Match (National Resident Matching Program)