How to Apply

Application Timeline

The BCC Internship Program will be recruiting for the 2026-2027 year. Interns will be San Francisco-based for the duration of their internship program.  Our program follows the UCSF and State COVID-19 guidelines and interns may telecommute, as required, to ensure the safety of all patients, faculty, researchers, staff, and interns.

Position Details:

Start Date: June 8, 2026 

End Date: June 25, 2027 or June 30, 2028

Commitment Length: 1 or 2 Years

Estimated Salary: Approximately $50,697 with benefits (first year)

The intern will work closely with the Director or a faculty member and other members of the research and clinical care team of the UCSF Breast Care Center to accomplish the research goals of the Center. This will include involvement in such areas as clinical research, basic science research, delivery of care, and/or patient education. Additionally, interns will gain experience in the clinical setting. They will be trained as consultation planners, assisting patients in sifting through information and asking questions during consultations with surgeons and oncologists. The intern will have the opportunity to shadow oncologists and surgeons in the clinic and the operating room. The intern will be required to occasionally work weekends and evenings to finish a project. The position title for the intern is *Project Policy Analyst* or *Research Assistant.* We will have multiple positions available beginning in June 2026, with candidates from multiple universities considered. Positions are 1-2 years in length.

Position Requirements/Preferred Skills:

We are seeking bright, independent, hardworking interns with a strong science or public health background. Open to individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to UCSF PRIDE values and Principles of Community.  All positions require a 1- or 2-year commitment. Please note that we require a firm start date of June 8, 2026. (Exceptions can be made for students who have not yet completed their academic year).  There will be a 3-week overlap with all outgoing interns to help with training and orientation, so positions are either 1 year plus 3 weeks or 2 years plus 3 weeks. Rolling offers will begin in March 2026, and we will expect an immediate response. Interns will learn their specific project assignment when they arrive in June.

Learning Outcomes: The intern will learn about the healthcare system from both a clinical standpoint and a research standpoint.

Qualifications

  • Have recently completed a baccalaureate degree or premedical post-baccalaureate program at the start of the program
  • Are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare
  • Are able to commit to a full-time opportunity for 1-2 years
  • Can provide documentation to support their eligibility to work in the United States at the time of application

In accordance with Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, health, or disability. For detailed information, please visit the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.

Application Packet

All prospective applicants must complete this online Application Form (link will go live on 12/1/25) with a Resume and Personal Statement (see below). Official Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation must be emailed to [email protected]. You will receive a final confirmation email after your entire packet has been received.

  • Resume (PDF)
  • Personal Statement, including 1-2 pages answering the following questions (PDF):
    • Why are you interested in UCSF and specifically the Breast Care Center? Why do you believe you will be a good fit for the program?
    • Describe your most proud accomplishment.
    • What skills do you believe are important for a person to have who wants to pursue professional development in the medical field?
    • What are your short-term goals for your job next year? What are your long-term goals for your career?
  • Official transcript(s). We prefer electronic transcripts sent from your University through authorized channels.  If your University is not able to send electronic transcripts, then they must be sealed and sent directly from your university in order to qualify as official.
  • Mailing Address: 

        UCSF Breast Care Center

        UCSF Department of Surgery

        Attn:  Francesca Leung

        550 16th Street

        6th Floor, Box 0144

        San Francisco, 94158

  • 2 academic or professional letters of recommendation (these should be emailed directly from the writer, or hard copies may be scanned and emailed) Follow up with your letter writers to make sure they meet the February 1st deadline.

    • If possible, for the email’s subject line, please ask your writers to include “[YourLastName], [YourFirstName] Recommendation – [WriterLastName]"  

      (Ex. Leung, Francesca Recommendation – Esserman).

Note: We strongly prefer all items to be sent electronically. If you have specific concerns or inquiries regarding mailing items, please email [email protected].

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

2025-2026 Application Opens: December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM Pacific Time

2025-2026 Application Closes: February 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

Application materials will not be considered if they are received after the deadline. Please apply early and confirm receipt with all parties, as processing times lengthen closer to the February 1st deadline.

 

Webpage updated 11/21/25.