Applicant Information
NRMP Program Code: 1062110C0
We participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and adhere to their guidelines. We only accept applications through ResidencyCAS.
Our residency program will participate in the Unified Interview Release Date for the 2025-26 recruitment season:
- Interview Invitation Notifications: October 21, 2025, 12pm PST (3pm EST)
- Interview Scheduling Opens: October 22, 2025, 12pm PST (3pm EST)
Eligibility
An applicant for graduate medical education at UCSF must have:
- A medical degree prior to residency program start date from one of the following:
- Medical school in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME); or
- College of osteopathic medicine in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA); or
- Medical school outside of the United States or Canada that is recognized by the Medical Board of California and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) AND is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
- International medical graduates must also have a valid ECFMG certificate at the time of application
- A passing score on USMLE Step I (or NBOME equivalent)
- In addition, a passing score on USMLE (or NBOME equivalent) Step II CK is required for all trainees beginning a UCSF GME program. To meet this requirement, applicants should submit their USMLE (or NBOME equivalent) Step II CK score by Feb 15th in order to be considered for our final rank list.
- COMLEX exams will be accepted in lieu of USMLE exams for graduates of colleges of osteopathic medicine
Please review the UCSF GME Housestaff Information Booklet for more information about the eligibility policy for all UCSF residency and fellowship programs.
Visas: Our department can sponsor J-1 visas but cannot sponsor H-1B visas for ACGME trainees.
Application Requirements
In your application, we require at least the following:
- Personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation (minimum of 1 SLOE required)
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE (or NBOME equivalent) Step 1 score (prior to starting our residency program, you must have passed Step 1 and Step II CK)
- MSPE (Dean's Letter)
Please note that Emergency Medicine faculty writing letters of recommendations should use the Council of Residency Directors (CORD) Standardized Letter of Evaluation (SLOE) form. This form can be accessed from the CORD website.
*UCSF does not use race, gender, sex, or other protected categories or proxies for protected categories in the selection process.