Request Clinical Data for Research
To access UCSF, BCH Oakland, and ZSFG electronic health records for a research project:
- Submit a request using the “Request Consultation” button on the right side of this page.
- Once you have submitted your consultation request, you will receive a detailed questionnaire to complete.
- After you complete the questionnaire, you will receive a Microsoft Bookings link to schedule a time to meet with a consultant.
To prepare for your consultation:
- Review, fill out and save the Blank Data Specification Form and share it with your consultant during your initial meeting.
- For examples of how to complete the data specification form, download a sample data specification form here.
Data Codes
Use the Pick List tools to prepare for your extraction request. The Pick Lists include the most commonly used data codes to help define variables needed for your research and to define your cohort. Find codes for:
- Diagnoses
- Meds
- Labs
- Procedures
- Flowsheet
- Departments
- Smart Data Elements
Download Links: (Excel via UCSF Box)