Growing up in a small desert town, where most of my family still resides, I wanted to do my residency in a place that felt like home, and Fresno fits the bill. I spent a month on a rotation in the ED at CRMC and I enjoyed meeting and caring for the people of this community! Additionally, I felt right at home with the entire staff as they were all very supportive and I am happy that I get to be a part of this incredible team. 

I've spent almost my whole life in the SF Bay Area and wanted to embark on a new adventure in a different region for my residency training. I was drawn to UCSF Fresno for many reasons: its excellent clinical and procedural training in one of the busiest emergency departments in the country, the wide breadth of pathology while serving a largely underserved patient population, and the warm, collegial atmosphere within the department. The unparalleled access to vibrant fresh produce, proximity to some of the world's best national parks, and a more relaxed pace of living make the area extra special.

I'm honored to be training here to become the most compassionate and competent emergency physician I can be!

After completing my sub-internship at UCSF Fresno, I couldn't shake the feeling that this was where I belonged. Throughout my rotation, I felt genuinely supported and encouraged by everyone I worked with from the attendings and residents to the nurses, pharmacists, and other members of the care team. It was clear that people were invested not only in patient care, but also in the growth and success of learners. Working alongside the PGY-4 residents, I also admired their confidence, clinical expertise, and ability to lead during high-acuity situations. Whether managing a critical patient or running a resuscitation, they embodied the type of emergency physician I hope to become. The opportunity to care for an underserved community while training in a high-volume, high-acuity environment is also incredibly meaningful to me. Overall, I believe Fresno will help shape me into a skilled, adaptable physician who is prepared to care for any patient population and serve any community!

Leaving the interview I remember immediately calling my mom and girlfriend and telling them that Fresno is where people go to be the best doctor possible! Everyone during interview day was so kind, engaging, and thoughtful. I came away deeply impressed and excited about all of the opportunities to get excellent clinical exposure and the ample opportunities to get involved with wilderness med through the park program. 

I always saw myself returning to the Central Valley to serve the community I grew up in. I worked in EMS here prior to medical school and saw the volume, acuity, and unique challenges of this region firsthand. I knew training here would prepare me for any subspecialty field or practice environment. It was easy to see the enthusiasm and passion that faculty and residents have for this program/community, and that was also an important factor for me.

I did a third-year clerkship at UCSF Fresno and loved the experience. I want to be the kind of physician who can handle anything thrown at them, and this program has the volume and procedural exposure to build that confidence. The patient population also drew me in deeply. As a native Spanish speaker, I want to care for communities where that actually matters day to day. I also reached out to residents and students who had rotated there and was impressed by how much people love it here. The proximity to national parks and having family close by sealed the deal.

I wanted a residency program that would be able to train me to be the best Emergency Medicine physician that I can be. Equally as important, I wanted to train at a program that provided care for a truly underserved patient population. With the great pathology and exposure to all things EM, close knit family environment of the program, grateful patient population, and added bonus of being within a couple hours of world class outdoors - Fresno is an easy choice! 

I heard about UCSF Fresno from my home institution and so I did a sub-I here to check it out. The high praise was clearly not fabricated. The people are awesome, the training is incredible. Easy to say Fres-Yes to that.

I wanted to be a thoughtful, confident, and fearless emergency physician by the end of residency, and no other place compared to Fresno EM!  Great training in an underserved community, high procedural volume, exposure to everything and anything, and working with/learning from people I want to be like when I grow up. It is also close to family/friends, and a fun adventure is only a few short hours away. 

On my rotation as a medical student, I was amazed by the excellent education and sheer competence of the residents I worked with. I know I will get good training here with the high volume, broad pathology, and collaborative program culture. Looking forward to serving this community and exploring the outdoors throughout residency!

I chose UCSF Fresno EM after completing a fourth-year rotation here and immediately feeling at home. The supportive culture, exceptional learning environment, and camaraderie among residents and faculty made it a place where I could truly see myself thriving. I was drawn to the opportunity to care for a diverse and medically underserved patient population from a wide range of geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, while gaining experience with high-acuity pathology. UCSF Fresno's outstanding reputation for training, combined with opportunities to pursue my interests in medical education, made it the perfect fit for me.

I was encouraged by a mentor in medical school not to dismiss UCSF Fresno based solely on its location, and I am grateful that I took that advice. In addition to providing rigorous training in the emergency department, the program offers numerous opportunities to further explore my interests within Emergency Medicine.

Most importantly, I felt free to be my authentic self throughout the interview process and could envision myself as an intern at UCSF Fresno. On a personal level, I feel a connection to my roots in the Central Valley. When my grandparents first immigrated to the United States, they worked in the citrus fields outside of Visalia. Lastly, I cannot wait to eat the world's best oranges straight from the tree!