University of California (San Francisco)
The University of California (San Francisco) Plastic Surgery residency in San Francisco, CA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
UCSF integrated plastic surgery residency is a six-year program combining 13 months of core general surgery, 3 months of related specialties and 18 months of plastic surgery in the first three years, then 36 months of plastic surgery across eight integrated clinical sites. A research track adds two years of research after PGY-3, and a dedicated research year is available midway. Over 80 percent of graduates in the past 20 years went on to fellowship and almost half became academic surgeons.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Conferences are held every Wednesday morning (portfolio case, M&M, journal club, research and a two-year didactic cycle) with mandatory attendance and monthly cadaver, microsurgery and simulation skills labs.
- Clinical sites include Parnassus, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, the SF VA, Mission Bay, St. Francis burn center and CPMC with the Buncke clinic.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $101,801.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $104,550.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $107,917.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $111,434.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $115,224.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $118,807.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $122,131.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $127,569.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-9 | 2026-2027 | $130,596.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Scott L. Hansen, MD, FACS
- Program coordinator
- Madison Cavallaro
- Associate Program Director
- Esther A. Kim, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Merisa L. Piper, MD
- Address
- 505 Parnassus Ave, M-593, Box 0932, San Francisco, CA 94143
- Phone
- 415.353.4285
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Plastic Surgery residency training
Plastic Surgery residency training typically lasts Varies: 6 years if integrated, 2–3 years if independent.
Confirm whether this position is an integrated residency or follows a prior surgical residency.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- This program fills positions through a matching service outside the NRMP. Confirm which service, and register with it.
- Apply as that service and the program’s website describe, with the documents the program lists.
- Note the service’s ranking deadline and results date.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of California (San Francisco) Plastic Surgery residency?
This directory lists the program as outside the NRMP, through: Other matching service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of California (San Francisco) Plastic Surgery residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 6 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of California (San Francisco) Plastic Surgery residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the University of California (San Francisco) Plastic Surgery residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.