Residency Program in Family and Community Medicine
Duration: 3 Year(s)
UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Family Medicine
Affiliation
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Overview
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.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Residents receive a competitive salary and benefits package, with annual increments based on PGY level, along with health insurance and additional allowances.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must hold an MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree
- Must apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
- USMLE Step 1 & Step 2 CK (or COMLEX for DOs) required; passing scores expected
- No strict minimum score, but strong academic performance is preferred
- Must show commitment to Family Medicine and underserved communities
- Letters of recommendation (usually 3) required
- International applicants may apply; visa sponsorship (J-1) is generally supported
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Apply via ERAS online application system
- Submit required documents:
- ERAS application form
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation (typically 3)
- Applications are reviewed based on:
- Academic performance
- Commitment to family medicine
- Experience with underserved populations
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews (usually virtual)
- Final selection is done through the NRMP Match (National Resident Matching Program)
