University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine
The University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine Pediatrics/Medical Genetics 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 offers a Combined Pediatrics/Medical Genetics & Genomics program alongside a two-year categorical medical genetics residency. Training includes general genetics, neurometabolic, craniofacial, Ras/MAPK and autism clinics, lab rotations in cytogenetics, molecular and biochemical genetics, and six months of research in the second year, with weekly mandatory clinical genetics patient conference.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Conferences include weekly biochemical genetics, prenatal diagnosis and fetal treatment meetings, a monthly neurogenetics seminar and quarterly Fellows' College workshops.
- Applications through ERAS with a CV, personal statement and at least three letters; applicants from pediatrics and internal medicine programs who are U.S. citizens or legal residents may apply.
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.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Highlights (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
Program leadership and contact
- Program coordinator
- Natalie Maria
- Program Director, Pediatrics-Medical Genetics and Genomics Combined Residency
- Allison Tam, MD
- Program Director, Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency
- Hind Al Saif, MD
- Address
- UCSF Department of Pediatrics, Medical Education, 550 16th Street, 4th Floor, Box 0110, San Francisco, CA 94158
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 Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency training
A combined program trains in more than one specialty, so it is longer than either alone. Confirm the length and the board certification pathways with the program.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
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) School of Medicine Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. 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) School of Medicine Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. The official program page states it.
How many positions does the University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine Pediatrics/Medical Genetics 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) School of Medicine Pediatrics/Medical Genetics residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.