Eligibility Criteria

To apply for a residency position, applicants must have graduated from, or be currently enrolled in the final year at, a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Applicants must be eligible for employment and graduate medical education training in the U.S. under UCSF GME policies, having obtained U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa to work in the U.S. Applicants must also successfully complete the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step I. Additional USMLE examination (Step II CK and CS) must be completed in accordance with UCSF GME requirements prior to matriculation.

Selection Criteria

• Applicants must demonstrate the academic foundation and professional readiness required to successfully complete orthopaedic surgery residency training at UCSF. This includes evidence of:
  
  • Foundational medical knowledge, clinical reasoning, and patient care skills
  • Engagement in research, quality improvement, education, or other scholarly activities that contribute to the advancement of medicine and patient care
  • Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based healthcare delivery across diverse populations and systems
• Applicants should exemplify the character, qualities, and potential to advance the field of orthopaedics and musculoskeletal care. In particular, applicants are expected to demonstrate:
  
  • Leadership - the capacity to guide teams, advocate for patients, and contribute to the advancement of the field.
  • Motivation and Drive - perseverance, resilience, and commitment to excellence, as reflected in personal growth, accomplishments, distance traveled, or obstacles overcome in their educational or professional journey.
  • Scholarly Engagement -participation and productivity in research, quality improvement, education, or other scholarly activities that advance science, medical knowledge, and patient care.
  • Commitment to Education - sustained interest in teaching and mentoring peers, students, and patients, and a dedication to life-long learning.
  • Service and Outreach - meaningful contributions to communities through clinical work ,advocacy, volunteerism, or other activities that extend the impact of medicine beyond the hospital.
  • Collegiality and Collaboration - the ability to strengthen the residency and UCSF community through teamwork, respect, and inclusivity.

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