University of California, San Francisco Pathology Residency
San Francisco, CaliforniaUniversityTrains at UCSF Medical Center
of 137 pathology residency programs · likely range #5 to #11
How it scores
- Clinical training78Top 25% in pathology
- Faculty depth82Top 25% in pathology
- Research87Top 25% in pathology
- Pay and cost of living10Bottom half in pathology
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other pathology programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | University of California, San Francisco Pathology Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Main training hospital | UCSF Medical Center |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $101,801 (2026-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $2,425 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 3.5 times |
| Visa sponsorship | Not stated |
| Positions a year | — |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from University of California, San Francisco pathology
1,488 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Immunohistochemical and Molecular Features Distinguishing Metaplastic Breast Carcinoma With Squamous Differentiation From Cutaneous Squamous Cell CarcinomaAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Acquired Cystic Disease-Associated Renal Cell Carcinoma: Recurrent Copy-Number Patterns and Overlap With Papillary Renal Cell CarcinomaAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Precipitous Nasal Obstruction in a Patient With Acute Vision LossAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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- Neurology #6
- Obstetrics and Gynecology #19
- Orthopaedic Surgery #6
- Otolaryngology #5
- Pediatrics #8
- Plastic Surgery #15
- Preventive Medicine #4
- Psychiatry #8
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Questions
Where is the University of California, San Francisco pathology residency?
The program trains residents in San Francisco, California. Its main training hospital is UCSF Medical Center.
How much do pathology residents earn at University of California, San Francisco?
PGY-1 residents earn $101,801 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $2,425 a month.
Does University of California, San Francisco sponsor visas for pathology residents?
The program's website does not say. Ask the program before you apply.
How is University of California, San Francisco ranked for pathology?
It ranks #8 of 137 pathology programs in our 2027 rankings. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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