The UCSF Fresno Emergency Medicine residency program is a four-year ACGME-accredited program. The program matches ten PGY-1 residents each year.
The UCSF Fresno Emergency Medicine residency program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). All applications will be handled through the ResidencyCAS system.
Interview Release Date Information
UCSF Fresno Emergency Medicine will be participating in the Unified Interview Release Date. Additional information to follow. We do not extend more invitations to interview than we are able to schedule.
Program Specific Application information
In selection, emphasis is on academic accomplishments, conscientiousness, emotional maturity, demonstrated clinical performance, and dedication to the field of emergency medicine.
Minimum Employment Requirement
To be eligible for a residency/fellowship appointment with UCSF Fresno, all current or expected trainees must possess one of the following for the duration of their anticipated years of training:
- be a United States citizen
- be in possession of a green card
- be in possession of an EAD (work permit)
- be in possession of an ECFMG-sponsored J-1 visa
UCSF Fresno doesn’t generally sponsor H-1B visas. Please contact individual programs regarding their policy on H-1B visa sponsorship.
Trainees in programs rotating to the VACCHCS must follow Federal Law and register for Selective Service. Trainees are not eligible for employment in programs that rotate to the VACCHCS if they have not registered for Selective Service or obtained a Status Information Letter from Selective Service indicating they were either not required to register with Selective Service or are exempt from the registration requirement. Additional information regarding Selective Service can be found at: www.sss.gov/.
California Medical License
A Postgraduate Training License (PTL) is required for all trainees participating in a California ACGME program who have not received either 12-months credit (U.S. or Canadian medical school graduates) or 24-months credit (international medical school graduates) of Board-approved postgraduate training. A trainee must obtain a PTL within 180 days after enrollment in a board-approved postgraduate program. Trainees who have successfully completed 12-months (United States and Canadian medical school graduates) or 24-months (international medical school graduates) of board-approved postgraduate training must obtain a full and unrestricted California medical license.
Medical Board of California licensing requirements can be found:
https://www.mbc.ca.gov/Applicants/
Osteopathic Medical Board of California licensing requirements can be found: https://www.ombc.ca.gov/licensees/ .
Background Check
UCSF Fresno is committed to selecting and hiring the most capable house staff in order to pursue its strategic goals of excellence in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, creative activity and service to the community. All offers of appointment to UCSF Fresno sponsored GME programs are specifically conditioned upon a criminal background investigation. Background checks will be carried out by an agency on behalf of UCSF Fresno Graduate Medical Education Office. By signing the background check release form, prospective trainees are consenting to a background investigation.
Medical Clearance
A pre-placement health statement including supporting documentation (i.e., titers, PPD results, chest x-ray, etc.) must be completed prior to employment.
ACLS
To conform with hospital by-laws, UCSF Fresno requires all incoming house staff to be certified in ACLS (and/or PALS) as a pre-employment requirement. Some programs may require additional life support certification(s) based on specialty specific guidelines.
Training Modules
UCSF Fresno requires all incoming house staff to complete and pass specific training modules provided during the onboarding process prior to employment.
Various Paperwork
UCSF Fresno requires all incoming house staff to complete and return all documentation provided during the onboarding process prior to employment.
Additional Information for International Medical Graduates
Program Director
Rawnica Ruegner, MD
155 N Fresno St, Fresno CA 93701
Telephone: (559) 499-6440
FAX: 559-499-6441
E-mail: [email protected]
Web address: fresno.ucsf.edu/emergency-medicine-residency
For answers to specific questions, please contact:
Ariana Zaghmouri, Residency Program Coordinator
155 N Fresno St, Fresno CA 93701
Telephone: (559) 499-6440
FAX: 559-499-6441
E-mail: [email protected]
Web address: fresno.ucsf.edu/emergency-medicine-residency