Workforce Development Programs

• Are you: A UCSF employee, local graduating senior, recent graduate, or community member interested in a career as a Clinical Research Coordinator to support the daily activities of a clinical study?
• This program: is composed of a two-week training and a 20-hour shadowing experience, based on core competencies for the clinical research professional as well as career training, occurring July 28-December 31, 2025. Designed to prepare a more diverse clinical research workforce that will impact the diversity of research participants, ultimately advancing inclusive research and health equity.
• Get involved: Apply for the Fall cohort by 11:59pm, April 17, 2025. Submission requirements include a high school diploma/GED, CV/resume and contact information for two to three references.

• Are you: a Clinical Research Coordinator at UCSF interested in advancing your career development and upward mobility?
• This program: A USCF sponsored full award to cover the cost of your becoming SoCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates) certified, including the  membership fee, exam fee and computer-based testing fee. 
• Get involved: Apply Now! Scholarship awards for the 2025 program are now open through Wednesday, April 23, 11:59pm. For questions, email [email protected].

Collaboration with UCSF’s Anchor Institution Mission (AIM) workforce development team and UCSF's Research Action Group for Equity (RAGE).

• Are you: a San Francisco community member not currently employed by UCSF, and interested in starting a career in clerical or administrative employment opportunities in the healthcare sector?
• This program: uses both classroom and on-the-job training. After completing 9 weeks of computer, administrative, customer service, and medical terminology training, participants are placed in paid 4-month clerical/administrative internships at UCSF.
• Get involved: For more information, visit the Workforce Development EXCEL Program webpage, contact [email protected].

Partnership with Jewish Vocational Services, UCSF Temporary Employment Program, UCSF Office of Community & Government Relations, and various UCSF Campus and UCSF Medical Center departments.

• Are you: a community member or UCSF employee interested in starting a career in technology and IT Support?
• This program: is an upcoming initiative which will combine technical skills training, career readiness, and hands-on experience. Participants can expect structured support, including potential internship opportunities and post-training guidance to help them launch sustainable careers in tech.
• Get involved: Applications are currently closed and this site will be updated when the program resumes. UCSF is actively developing a new IT Pathway Program to prepare participants for high-demand roles such as IT support specialists. For questions, contact [email protected].

Partnership with Grow with Google and UCSF to train unemployed or under-employed workers, with priority to populations historically excluded in the tech sector.

• Are you: a community member or UCSF employee interested in advancing your administrative skills toward employment in the healthcare administration field?
• This program: is a 16-week paid Practice Coordinator training opportunity for 40 hours a week at $26.32/hr at UCSF, with 4 weeks of live virtual training on electronic medical record systems (APeX/EPIC), customer service and job-seeking support.
• Get involved: Applications are ongoing for up to four cohorts a year.

Partership with Jewish Vocational Services.

• Are you: a community member or UCSF employee interested in one of the most in-demand healthcare careers? Have you taken our Practice Coordinator or Medical Assistant training and are you ready to take your next career step? Prerequisites include Associate’s degree or higher (in any field); US citizenship or permanent residency; being at least 18 years of age; clear ARRT® ethics review; and coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and college algebra or higher, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 by the time of program start.
• This program: is an 18-month full time training program in Diagnostic Imaging and preparation for the ARRT® board certification to help students become a radiologic technologist. Curriculum includes coursework, exams, labs and clinical experiences. The academic and leadership training occurs online, at UCSF, or at partner locations. Check out the Radiologic Technologist program info flyer and the UCSF Radiologic Technologist program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more.
• Get involved: start your application for the 2026 program due by November 17, 2025. Cohort 1 program start for the 18-month program begins June 2026. Cohort 2 will begin January 2028, and applications may be released around February 2027. The application process involves an admissions review, which may advance to interviews (fall) and acceptance (winter). Tuition fee is $15,000. Eligible applicants may receive benefits such as tuition waivers, salary subsidies and schedule flexibility coordinated with managers based on application review.