Our Mission
Our department is committed to ensuring that urologists achieve the highest standards of professional training and to advance health worldwide. We do this through our nationally recognized residency program, fellowship training opportunities, and a rich program of continuing medical education. Our goal is to develop compassionate physician experts in the latest urologic evaluation, intervention, and research.
Our Vision
- Provide compassionate, cost-effective, skillful and innovative care to all patients
- Ask relevant questions and answer them with scientific knowledge obtained through laboratory and clinical research
- Educate students, residents and fellows in the art and science of urology and thereby to train the future leaders in our field
- Recognize that the Department of Urology is a group of individuals working together, responsibly and ethically, to achieve its goals
- Nurture a culture that engages a range of ideas for the provision of education, discovery, and patient care.
"We hope you'll consider joining us!"
Application Process & Interviews
Ready to apply? Please visit our dedicated application page for more information.
In-Person Interview Sessions
The 2026-2027 year's interviews will be in-person and will take place on the listed dates below:
- Monday, November 16, 2026
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Meet-the-Resident events will take place the night before each interview date. We look forward to meeting you soon!
UCSF does not use race, gender, sex or other protected categories or proxies for protected categories in the selection process.
Residency Program Leadership
Associate Professor of Urology
Frank Hinman, Jr, MD Endowed Professor in Urologic Education
Vice Chair of Education and Residency Program Director
Assistant Professor of Urology
Associate Residency Program Director for Graduate Medical Education
Assistant Professor of Urology
Associate Residency Program Director for Undergraduate Medical Education
Meet our Residents
Walter Hsiang, MD, MBA || Brian Dick, MD || Amy Showen, MD, MSc
James Nie, MD, MBA || Leah Ibrahim Puri, MD, MA || Grace Lee, MD || Emily Hacker, MD
Jasmine Love, MD || Peace Orji, MD || Mayra Lucas Ramirez, MD, MPH || Siddhant Ambulkar, MD
Michael Zaliznyak, MD || Laura Zebib, MD, MPH || Madeleine A.Z. Ball, MD || Sudarshan V. Srirangapatanam, MD
Clockwise from top left: Meera Ganesh, MD, MBA || Kevin Li, MD, MS || Rebecca Arteaga, MD || Daniela Orozco Rendon, MD
Jonathan Song, MD || Laura Zebib, MD || Pablo Suarez, MD || Lucy Cheng, MD, MS || Diego Alvarez Vega, MD
Resources and Additional Links
Learn more about the Urology Residency Program, UCSF Urology Department, and UCSF Health
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