General Surgery Residency-Preliminary Position

The General Surgery Residency Program at the University of California, San Francisco has an ACGME accredited PRELIMINARY training position available at the PGY2 level beginning June 21st, 2022.

Please see the specific requirements and instructions for applying below.

Prerequisites:

• Successful completion in good standing ONE YEAR of US clinical training in an ACGME accredited general surgery residency training program (or currently enrolled in a PGY1 year for the 2021-22 academic year).
• International Medical Graduates:

• Must have a valid ECFMG certificate (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)
• International medical school must be recognized by the Medical Board of California.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (NOTE: In view of the current time-line for obtaining a Visa, we are NOT able to sponsor a Visa for this position.)

How To Apply:

A complete application must include the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Brief Personal Statement
3. Medical School Diploma and Transcript
4. Dean's Letter
5. USMLE Parts I, II, III scores (must be first pass)
6. ABSITE scores and reports for ALL years completed
7. Three (3) current Letters of Recommendation. Prior to any final decision to offer a position, a letter from the current Program Director will be required.
8. Competency-Based Evaluations for ALL completed rotations
9. Current ACGME case log, including the “Defined Category” Operative Report
10. ACLS and ATLS certifications *Please name the single PDF file as follows: LastName_FirstName_PGY2p-2022

APPLICATIONS will be accepted through May 18, 2022. ONLY complete applications (containing all documents listed above) will be considered/reviewed.

Applicants considered competitive for the position will be invited for a virtual interview (possibly in-person as well) with faculty, the program director, associate program directors, chair and residents.