How to Apply

Program Overview | Eligibility Recruitment and Selection Policy | How to Apply 

Application requirements

Please review the Eligibility Recruitment and Selection Policy before applying. 

Applications for the surgery residency program are accepted electronically through ERAS®. Applications are considered complete when the following documentation is received through ERAS: 

• Common Application Form (CAF)
• Current curriculum Vitae
• Personal Statement
• Medical School Transcript(s)
• Dean's Letter
• Three Letters of Recommendation (One Chair letter if possible)
• Official transcripts from NBME indicating USMLE scores (Step 1 and 2 if available) 

In addition to the above, students and graduates of international medical schools must provide the following: 

• Verification of ECFMG certification (provided through ERAS)
• Verification of ECFMG J-1 visa status. Note: Visas in any other category (B-1, H-1, etc.) cannot be accepted.
• Verification of United States residency status (permanent resident, naturalized citizen, etc.)*
• Copy of valid (unexpired) Medical Board of California Authorization Letter*

Application Deadline: October 1st 2025-26 Plastic Surgery Program Interview Dates (IN-PERSON): December 18, 2025* January 22, 2026* 

*Each interview session also includes a welcome reception the evening prior to interview day 

Please review the NRMP match calendar for a timeline of application review and the match cycle. 

Program Contact Information 

Plastic Surgery Office 
UCSF Division of Plastic Surgery 
505 Parnassus Avenue, M593 
San Francisco, CA 94143-0470 
Phone: (415) 353-4285 

Coordinators: 
[email protected] 
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