Program Requirements

Applicants must be graduates, or in their fourth year, of an accredited medical or osteopathic school. We encourage application by women and ethnic minorities and are particularly interested in recruiting residents considering careers in research, academic psychiatry, and work with underserved populations.

International Medical Graduate Requirements

Each state has its own Medical Practice Act, and the requirements for training and licensure for graduates of international medical schools vary. The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine requires that all international medical school applicants:

1. Be a citizen or hold permanent resident status or qualify for a J-1 Visa.
2. Possess a valid ECFMG certificate.
3. Possess a California Medical Board "Applicant Evaluation Status Letter" certifying that you may start post-graduate medical training in California.
4. Register with the National Resident Matching Program.

The University of California will not petition or sign a Labor Department Certificate on behalf of any individual wanting to come to the United States for training on an immigrant visa. Compliance with the above requirements must be met, without exception, before your application can be considered.