UCSF Department of Ophthalmology

UCSF Ophthalmology Residency Program Application Information
 
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Important Information about the Ophthalmology Match and USMLE Step 2:
Completion of USMLE Step 2 is highly encouraged.

Regarding Supplemental Materials:
The Department of Ophthalmology does not review supplemental materials sent directly to the Department. All application materials are reviewed using SF Match and must be submitted directly to that service.

Eligibility:
Applicants are eligible for appointment to the Department of Ophthalmology if they meet one of the following requirements:

• Graduate of a US medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.
• Graduate of colleges of osteopathic medicine in the US accredited by the American Osteopathic Association.
• Graduates of medical school outside of the United States who either: (i) Have a currently valid certificate from the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates prior to appointment, or (ii) Have a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a US licensing jurisdiction in which they are in training.

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“I chose UCSF because it checked the boxes I was looking for in a residency – outstanding teaching, collegial culture, research opportunities (I was interested in epidemiology research at Proctor in particular), and location in a lively city. Now that I’m here I appreciate all of those things even more, in particular the focus on resident education. Faculty are always available for staffing and thoughtful about teaching. The surgical curriculum is especially outstanding.” Tahvi Frank, MDResident, Class of 2027