The Challenges and Rewards of Chief Residency
Chief residents and chief fellows serve as vital links between program leadership and trainees. In some training programs, becoming a chief resident is a built-in step, while in others, it requires applying or being selected based on demonstrated skills and interests. Some choose to stay an additional year for the role. Chiefs may work independently or with a cohort, but the common thread is that their responsibilities are significant, often extending beyond their clinical duties. Although much of their work goes unseen, the personal and professional benefits make it a rewarding experience.
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UCSF Student Shannon Chan Wins Best Poster Prize at WGEA 2019
UCSF Student Shannon Chan (Class of 2019) received the Best Poster Prize at WGEA 2019 this past March for the poster titled, "Understanding the Role of Residents as Teachers within Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship Program." Working with Patricia O'Sullivan, EdD in the CFE, and Leslie Sheu, MD, from the Department of Medicine, Chan's research looked at the role of residents as teachers in longitudinal clerkships. Chan's work highlighted that creating greater opportunities for residents and LIC students to work together can improve the LIC learning experience, improve patient care, and promote
On Match Day, Students Reflect on UCSF’s Culture of Innovation and Commitment to Advancing Research
Match Making History
After four years of classes, clinics and exams, 169 UCSF School of Medicine students will graduate and embark on the next phase of their medical careers this May.
At 9 a.m. Pacific Time on March 15, students broke the seals on their match envelopes and the Millberry Union was filled with exclamations of joy and relief, as students learned where they will spend the next three to seven years in residency training programs.
Match Day is part of a tradition that takes place annually on the third Friday of March, with medical school students across the country learning their