Christine Castater, MD

Education & Training

Undergraduate: School of the Art Institute of Chicago, New York University, University of Connecticut

Medical School: University of Connecticut

General Surgery Residency: UCSF-East Bay

Fellowship: Surgical Critical Care, Emory University

Employment

TBD! I have one year left in fellowship!

What was your favorite thing about UCSF East Bay?

My favorite thing was the diversity in the attendings, residents, and patient population.

What about UCSF East Bay most helps you in your career now?

I appreciated that we trained at multiple hospital systems and also at places without fellows so that we were ensured a strong surgical experience.

What would you like to share with applicants about your experiences at East Bay?

Applicants should know about the incredible diversity in our program, as well as the hybrid academic setting. We train at a range of hospitals from tertiary referral centers, to community hospitals, to VAs.

Do you have a favorite memory from UCSF-East Bay?

I’ll never forget finishing residency and celebrating on the roof of Highland Hospital with my all-female chief class. Best thing ever.