Applications for the surgery residency program are accepted electronically through ERAS®. Applications are considered complete when the following documentation is received through ERAS:
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Common Application Form (CAF)
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CV Report (Generated by the Program from the CAF)
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Personal Statement
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Medical School Transcript(s)
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Dean’s Letter (expected after November 1st)
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Three Letters of Recommendation (One Chairman letter if possible)
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Official transcripts from NBME indicating USMLE scores (Parts 1 and 2 if available)
In addition to the above, students and graduates of international medical schools must provide the following:
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Verification of ECFMG certification (provided through ERAS)
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Verification of ECFMG J-1 visa status. Note: Visas in any other category (B-1, H-1, etc.) cannot be accepted.
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Verification of United States residency status (permanent resident, naturalized citizen, etc.)*
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Copy of valid (unexpired) Medical Board of California Authorization Letter*
Application Deadline: November 1st
2009 General Surgery Categorical Program Interview Dates:
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January 13 & 14, 2009
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January 20 & 21, 2009
There are no interviews conducted for the one year preliminary program
Program Contacts and Information
Program Coordinator: Rachelle Venegas venegasr@surgery.ucsf.edu
Surgery Education Office
UCSF Department of Surgery
513 Parnassus Avenue, S-321
San Francisco, CA 94143-0470
Phone: (415) 476-1239
Fax: (415) 502-1259
Email: education@surgery.ucsf.edu