UCSF Dermatology Residency Handbook - Dermatology - University ...

I) Introduction
RESIDENCY HANDBOOK 2011-2012
A) Accreditation and Sponsoring Institution
1) The University of California, San Francisco, Dermatology Residency Training
Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical
Education (ACGME). The University of California, San Francisco is the sponsoring
institution, and other Participating Institutions include the VA Medical Center and San
Francisco General Hospital. The program abides by the guidelines and
requirements issued by the Dermatology Residency Review Committee, which can
be accessed online at: www.acgme.org
B) Program Director
1) Program Director Jack Resneck, Jr, MD is responsible for the Dermatology
Residency Training Program at UCSF.
2) Associate Program Director Kanade Shinkai, MD, PhD works with Dr. Resneck in the
administration of the residency program.
II) Resident Selection and Appointments
A) Resident Selection
1) The Dermatology Resident Selection Committee selects from among eligible
applicants on the basis of preparedness and ability to benefit from the Dermatology
Residency Training Program.
(a) In the selection process, we consider aptitude, past academic performance,
motivation, integrity, ability to work with others, interpersonal communication
skills, and other unique characteristics. We seek candidates with high potential
for leadership. Additional information about the application and selection process
is available on the departmental website.
(b) The Department of Dermatology does not discriminate with regard to gender,
ethnicity, race, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental
disability, marital status, or veteran status.
(c) In selecting from among qualified applications, the Department of Dermatology
participates in the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) and the
National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
B) Resident Appointments
1) The UCSF Dermatology Residency Training Program complies with the criteria for
resident eligibility as specified in the UCSF GME Eligibility Policy.
2) UCSF Health Requirements
(a) All residents are required to provide proof of a physical exam and of
immunizations in order to be appointed as UCSF Housestaff. Details are
available on the UCSF GME website and in the UCSF GME Handbook.
(b) Annual tuberculin skin testing is required for those trainees with a history of
negative TB tests. For new GME appointments, incoming trainees must provide
the results from one TB skin test within the last two years, and also provide the
results of a TB skin test completed after March 1 of the year of appointment.
QuantiFERON test results are acceptable. For new trainees with a history of
positive TB skin tests, a copy of the written interpretation of a chest x-ray taken
within 12 months prior to start date is required. Continuing trainees with a history
of negative PPDs must provide the results from a TB skin completed after March
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