At UCSF Fresno, our Internal Medicine residency program features a comprehensive simulation curriculum that plays an essential role in resident training. Utilizing our state-of-the-art simulation center, residents take part in a variety of high-yield, hands-on learning experiences that build clinical confidence and support high-quality patient care. Regularly scheduled sessions include realistic code blue scenarios, rapid response training, and advanced clinical reasoning cases—all conducted in a safe, structured, team-based environment. The curriculum also includes dedicated Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training with standardized patients, giving residents realistic opportunities to refine their skills in image acquisition and interpretation. In addition, the curriculum emphasizes procedural competency, providing residents with guided practice and feedback on essential bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and central line placement. This deliberate practice model ensures that residents graduate with both the knowledge and procedural comfort necessary for independent practice.
Simulation