Program Overview

Medical Education

The UCSF Pediatrics Residency Program is committed to training the next generation of leaders in pediatrics who advance health equity and the health of all children through excellence in clinical care, discovery, education, and advocacy.

Mission

The program's mission is to train the next generation of leaders in pediatrics who advance health equity and the health of all children through excellence in clinical care, discovery, education, and advocacy. This is achieved through:

• Immersion in a wide breadth of clinical experiences that span the complexity of medical and social needs
• Building systems and structures for individualized support, mentorship, and scholarship
• Nurturing a growth mindset, adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and an eagerness to tackle complex problems
• Fostering an environment of connectedness that values the individual, celebrates diversity, and honors our relationships to each other and our local and global communities
• Aspiring to equity and justice in our learning and caring practices

Vision

The program aspires to cultivate clinically excellent physicians who will serve as the future leaders of pediatric care.

Values

The training program embraces UCSF’s PRIDE (Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence) values and integrates them with others that are core to the mission, including:

• Clinical Excellence: Including service to and advocacy for patients
• Leadership: In the areas of justice, discovery, and innovation
• Dignity and Agency: Conducting ourselves with compassion, respect, and integrity
• Growth Mindset: Practicing lifelong learning and adaptability
• Community and Diversity: Valuing interconnectedness, complexity, and passion

Programs and Pathways

The program offers various pathways, including:

• Child Neurology Program
• Combined Pediatrics/Medical Genetics & Genomics Program
• Molecular Medicine Program
• PLUS: Pediatric Leaders Advancing Health Equity Program
• Clinical Informatics and Data Science Pathway
• Clinical and Translational Science Pathway
• Global Health Pathway
• Health Professions Education Pathway
• Health Access and Opportunities Pathway
• Primary Care Pathway

Community and Belonging

The program emphasizes the importance of community and belonging, fostering an environment that values the individual and celebrates diversity.

Training Facilities

The program utilizes state-of-the-art training facilities to provide residents with hands-on experience and exposure to a wide range of clinical settings.

Mentorship and Advising Programs

The program offers mentorship and advising programs to support residents in their professional development and career goals.

Residents and Resident Benefits

The program provides various benefits to residents, including:

• Current Residents
• Program Graduates

Pediatric Training Verification

The program offers pediatric training verification to ensure that residents meet the necessary requirements for certification.