Fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
The UCSF Fresno Family Medicine residency program is a three-year ACGME-accredited program. The program matches 12 PGY-1 residents each year.
The UCSF Fresno Family Medicine residency program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). All applications are handled through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Application Requirements
UCSF Fresno Family Medicine reviews every application. All applications and supporting documentation must be submitted via the ERAS program. The following information is considered when deciding whether to invite an applicant for an interview:
1. Common Application Form
2. Personal Statement
3. Three Letters of Recommendation dated within the last 3 years; recommendations from family physicians are especially encouraged
4. Medical School Performance Evaluation (Dean’s Letter)
5. Medical School Transcripts
6. Standardized Test Scores (USMLE or NBOME)
When complete, the Residency Director and a Resident Selection Committee will review each application and select individuals who will be invited for an interview.
If you are selected for a personal interview, our Recruiting Coordinator will contact you by email to schedule a date. Informal gatherings hosted by residents are held the evening prior to interviews.
Minimum Employment Requirements
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:
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be a United States citizen |
be in possession of a valid United States Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) |
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be in possession of a valid United States Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Work Permit |
be in possession of a valid ECFMG-sponsored J-1 visa* |
UCSF Fresno does not generally sponsor H-1B visas. Please contact individual programs regarding their policy on H-1B visa sponsorship.
*UCSF Fresno does not accept dental applications from graduates of non-U.S. or Canadian dental schools. Dental applicants are not eligible for ECFMG sponsored J-1s.
Trainees in programs rotating to the VACCHCS must follow Federal Law and register for Selective Service. Trainees may not be 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. The determination to train at a VA facility is at the discretion of the VA, additional information regarding Selective Service can be found at: Selective Service website. Trainees are expected for follow VACCHCS’ Background Check process, more information can be found at VACCHCS’ Background Check
Employment is contingent upon trainees clearing a UCSF Employment Misconduct Disclosure review where you will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that you committed any misconduct and provide information related to investigations and appeals. Accordingly, UCSF may revoke its offer or appointment, or amend the conditions thereof, based on the screening results and/or signed attestation, including any required written explanation of any “yes” response on the attestation statement. More information can be found with UCSF Human Resources
California Medical Licensure
Trainees are required to comply with all State of California medical licensure laws.
- Medical Board of California licensing requirements can be found:
https://www.mbc.ca.gov/Licensing/Physicians-and-Surgeons/Apply/ - Osteopathic Medical Board of California licensing requirements can be found:
https://www.ombc.ca.gov/applicants/index.shtml
Background Checks
UCSF Fresno is committed to selecting and hiring the most capable house staff 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 successful completion of a background check. Background checks will be carried out by one or more agencies on behalf of the UCSF Fresno GME Office. An additional independent background check may be conducted by an affiliated training site as a condition of rotating/onboarding at that facility.
Trainees rotating at VACCHCS are expected for follow VACCHCS’ Background Check process, more information can be found on the VA Affiliation Agreements website.
Additional Information for International Medical Graduates
Graduates from medical schools outside the United States (including Canada) must be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) prior to enrollment into an ACGME-accredited program. More information regarding the ECFMG Certification process can be found on the Intealth website.
