Overview
Broad training in Mohs, laser and cosmetic procedural dermatology at the UCSF Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Center, home of the fresh-frozen tissue Mohs technique.
The programme
- Focus
- Mohs micrographic & procedural dermatology
- Training type
- Clinical Fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months
- Start
- Institution policyMost UCSF residents/fellows are appointed for June-August start dates (off-cycle starts possible)
- Positions
- Up to 3 ACGME-approved positions (2–3 offered yearly)
- Accreditation
- ACGME-accredited
- Department
- Department of Dermatology, UCSF School of Medicine
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited dermatology residency or other ACGME Review Committee criteria
- International applicants
- Institution policyYes - international medical graduates train on ECFMG-sponsored J-1 visas coordinated by the UCSF ISSO
- Visa support
- Institution policyIMGs in graduate medical training hold J-1 (Alien Physician) visas sponsored by ECFMG, with the UCSF ISSO as Training Program Liaison (request 6 months before start); H-1B for clinical trainees only via exception request
- Licence requirement
- Not stated on official page
How to apply
- Deadline
- 15 August each year
- Application method
- Central Application Service (CAS) of the SF Match; three letters (programme director letter preferred)
Funding
- Funding
- Institution policyUCSF clinical training salary scale (CIR contract, incl. housing allowance, effective 1 Oct 2025): PGY-4 $106,127, PGY-5 $109,737, PGY-6 $113,149, PGY-7 $116,315 (PGY-1 $96,953 to PGY-9 $124,377); 2026-27 scale subject to union negotiation
Official sources
https://dermatology.ucsf.edu/fellowships/micrographic-surgery-and-dermatologic-oncology-fellowshiphttps://isso.ucsf.edu/international-med-graduateshttps://meded.ucsf.edu/gme-resident-and-fellow-resource-hub/salary-and-benefitshttps://meded.ucsf.edu/sites/meded.ucsf.edu/files/Housestaff%20Info%20Booklet%2003_19_2026.pdf