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University of California (San Francisco) Program

Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Francisco, CA(San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA MSA Metro)
56
Positions
#99
Specialty Rank
$94,777
PGY1 Salary
1.8%
IMG %
#99
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
50th Percentile
Top 50% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200521031
NRMP Code:
1062420A0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
56
Interviews:
89

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
94
Non-Physician Staff:
37
Part-Time Physicians:
10
Female Faculty:
33.3%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Receive new laptop in first year. Can spend up to 12 months doing research. Travel allowance to attend scientific meetings, education fund, ABR exam fund, AIRP tuition plus expenses. License fee, most reimbursed. Salary includes housing allowance.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$94,777
PGY-1
$94,777
PGY-2
$97,829
PGY-3
$101,017
PGY-4
$104,453
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
San Francisco, CA
Metropolitan Area
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA MSA
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
120(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$763K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$82K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
31.8%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
39,356,104
Median Age
25 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.49
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
65°F
Winter
50°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
39"
Humidity
50%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.59
Restaurant Meal
18.36
Gas (per gallon)
$4.90
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$94,777
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$78,981
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200521031
NRMP Code:
1062420A0
Total Positions:
56
Interviews:
89
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Soonmee Cha
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 10/1/2025
Interview Period:
1/6/2026 - 1/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
180

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1062420A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
UCSF and Mount Zion Medical Centers
Primary Teaching Site:
UCSF and Mount Zion Medical Centers
Contact Person:
Sandria J Wong
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
14
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:14
PGY-2:14
PGY-3:14
PGY-4:14

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
12
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
1.8%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
1st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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