How to Apply Radiology Fellowship

Personal interviews will be requested based on the strength of the candidate's completed application. We will not grant interviews to candidates until all their materials have been received.

Proof of U.S. citizenship and/or eligibility for U.S. employment upon hire will be required in conformance with regulations established pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Foreign medical graduates in most cases must obtain a UCSF-sponsored ECFMG-J1 visa.

Graduates of medical schools outside of the United States or Canada must have a current and valid Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate at the time of application, be eligible for a California Medical License, and have completed with passing scores on the USMLE Steps I, II, and III (COMLEX or LLMC equivalent).

Possession of Radiology Board Certification (or you must be Board eligible) and a California Medical License is required PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT

Applications for licensure should be made to the Medical Board in September prior to the year you will begin your appointment. For information and/or application please contact:

Medical Board of California
Licensing Program
2005 Evergreen St., Suite 1200
Sacramento, CA 95815-3831
(916) 263-2382
Email: webmaster@medbed.ca.gov
Website: http://www.mbc.ca.gov

The following programs participate in the Match: Vascular Interventional, Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal Radiology, and Breast Imaging. Register with the NRMP and adhere to the NRMP schedule of dates regarding interviews, rank submission, and position offers. The NRMP can be reached at 202-862-6077 or you can view their website at nrmp.org for additional information.  The following programs do not participate in the match: Abdominal Imaging, AI/Ultrasound Combo, Cardiac & Pulmonary Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Pediatric Radiology, and Neuro-interventional Radiology.

The University sponsors J-1 ECFMG visas for fellowship positions in the majority of cases.

No. Canadians do not have to take USMLE step 1 or 2, but they must have the Canadian equivalent (MCCQE). Canadians do not have to obtain an ECFMG certificate, however, they do need to go through the ECFMG for their visa and obtain an ECFMG ID#.

No. You need not have a California Medical license before applying. You must be eligible to obtain one. If you match with our program, you will be given ample time to fill out our appointment packets and apply for a medical license.  Your acceptance is contingent successful completion of appointment, credentialing, and licensing.

Yes, however it is recommended to apply/interview with the subspecialty that most interests you. If you do choose to apply to more than one subspecialty, you can fill out 1 application and list the subspecialty by 1st, 2nd, 3rd choice. Your application will be given first to your top choice for review, and then sent to the other sections on your list.

We usually select fellowship positions one year in advance in August, following SCARD embargo dates (with the exception of Neurointerventional that has a rolling application).  However, if you see an open position on our website, you are more than welcome to apply.

Technically yes. You can apply, submit a completed application packet, and interview with us, however, we will not be able to rank you unless you provide us with an AAMC ID#. If you are interested in our match programs and do not register, you will risk having to wait for unmatched positions that may or may not become available after the match day. We highly recommend registering in the Match.

Applicants must have completed a four-year diagnostic radiology residency from an accredited program.

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