Surgery Education Resources

We offer numerous tools for residents seeking ot learn more about the our residency programs and the vibrant, rarefied UCSF experience including:

Leadership Perspectives - videos from the Department of Surgery leadership:

Dr. Julie Ann Sosa, MD, MA, FACS, FSSO - Chair of the Department of Surgery, introduces the fundamentals of a world-class surgical department - clinical excellence, compassionate care, innovative research, equity and the most supportive surgical community as the vision of all its members.
Adnan Alseidi, MD, EdM, Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Surgery, welcomes learners and general surgery applicants with a message.

Applicant Virtual Tour Videos - Take a virtual visit to UCSF's general surgery residency program in videos presented by our faculty.

Resident Corner - Residents share their unique experiences of what it's like to be a general surgery resident in the rarefied atmosphere of UCSF and the SF Bay Area with its unique multicultural surroundings!

Resident Research Pathways - UCSF has a long tradition of training physician scientists who find solutions for clinical problems through experimental research in the laboratory. Discoveries made by UCSF physician scientists have shaped current clinical practice or promise to improve outcomes from some of the most devastating diseases. Learn about the five pathways we offer:

Basic Biomedical & Translational Research
Clinical Discovery & Health Services Research
Global Surgery & Public Health
Surgical Education
Biodevice Innovation