Resident Life

“One of our real strengths as a residency program is our balance. All subspecialties are well staffed (often by leaders in the field) and none is under- or over-represented in our training. This balance produces well-rounded graduates." – Paul Toogood, M.D.

Resident Benefits

For updated benefits for both residents and fellows, please visit the benefit area of the UCSF Graduate School of Education.

Parking

The department provides a parking stipend to residents rotating at the UC Parnassus, Mount Zion, and Mission Bay campuses.

Meal Allowance

Residents are provided with a $250 per month meal allowance during their UC rotations. Additionally, ZSFG and the VA hospitals also provide meal funding.

Department Events for Residents

  • Department Welcome BBQ for new residents – July/August
  • White Coat Ceremony – August
  • Chief Roast – May
  • Inman Abbott / Bones Ball (Graduation Event) – May
  • Holiday Party – December
  • Resident Appreciation Day – Spring
  • Wellness Events – Ongoing