Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The UCSF Epilepsy Fellowship offers education in advanced medical and surgical management of seizure disorders at one of the busiest clinical centers and leading research institutions in the United States. Our strengths include our collaborative learning environment, a commitment to education by our faculty, an unrivaled track record of clinical and research achievements by trainees, and a philosophy of continuous improvement that permeates the fellowship and responds to fellows' needs.
Total Program Size
4
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
4
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1062184F0
1062184F1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
26
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.90
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1840518001
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Manu
Last Name
Hegde
Degrees
PhD, MD
Address
University of California San Francisco
S672J
513 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-2205
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.458246 37.763105)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Helena
Last Name
Khim
Address
UCSF Med Ctr
Epilepsy Pgm Box 0114, S672
513 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-2205
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.458246 37.763105)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
18
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
44.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
4.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | $104,453 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $107,701 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
4
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Housing stipend
On-call meal allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://meded.ucsf.edu/parental-resources
First Year Positions
4
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Hybrid (an applicants chooses between an in-person or virtual interview formats)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
Off
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On