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The Department of Medicine is the largest single department of the
UCSF School of Medicine, with approximately 28 percent of the school's
full-time faculty. For the past 30 years, it has consistently ranked
among the top four departments of medicine in the country. In 2001,
it was the number one recipient of research dollars from the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) among all departments in the United States,
receiving 242 grants, fellowships and contracts totaling $148.2 billion.
The department's continued success in this highly competitive arena
attests to the quality and impact of the research performed by its basic
and clinical scientists.
UCSF is a recognized leader for developing superior clinicians and
scientist and has developed a national reputation for excellence in
residency training in primary care, general internal medicine and numerous
medical subspecialties. A dedicated faculty, an outstanding blend of
academic and clinical training, exposure to nationally-recognized generalists
and sub specialists and a supportive environment provide residents with
the opportunity to truly excel in their fields.
The training and education of residents are integral components of
the Department of Medicine. Residency, the years of clinical training
immediately following the completion of medical school, is a formative
time for young physicians. During these years residents learn not only
the basics of patient care, but also leadership skills, research methods,
cross cultural competence, professionalism, and communication skills.
In addition, residents form critical relationships with mentors who
will help them realize their potential. The Program is home to the top
residents in the country. Applicants are attracted not only by the extraordinary
breadth of research and clinical faculty, but also by the diversity
of San Francisco's population. While being a leader in both clinical
and basic science research, UCSF is also a model of community service
and provision of care to under-served communities.
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