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The UCSF Fresno Obstetrics & Gynecology residency program is a four-year ACGME-accredited program. The program matches four PGY-1 residents each year.

The UCSF Fresno Obstetrics & Gynecology residency program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). All applications are handled through ResidencyCAS.

Recruitment Timeline

We are currently following the CREOG/APGO guidelines that can be found at the APGO website.

Application Deadline- September 24, 2025
All interview offers will be released on October 28, 2025. Any remaining interviews or canceled interviews will be offered on an on-going basis until filled.
Individuals will have 48 hours to schedule their interview once the invitation has been sent. Our program uses Thalamus to allow applicants to self-schedule.
Interviews will not take place earlier than November 1, 2025
All applicants will be informed of their application status by November 26, 2025
All recruitment activities will be virtual, including local student interviews.
Interview invitations will match the number of available interview slots

Application Requirements/Recommendations: (Program Specific Information)

All applications and supporting documentation must be submitted via the ResidencyCAS program. All applicants are highly encouraged to complete a supplemental questionnaire that will be emailed through ResidencyCAS.

UCSF Fresno OB/GYN reviews every application from a holistic standpoint therefore, the following information is considered when deciding whether to invite an applicant for an interview but is not the sole basis for an interview offer.

ResidencyCAS Application Form
Personal Statement
Three Letters of Recommendation (SLOE counts for 1), encouraged, dated within the last 3 years; recommendations from OB/GYN physicians are especially encouraged.
Medical School Transcripts. (Graduated from Medical School within the last 5 years)
MSPE.
Standardized Test Scores (USMLE Step 1 & 2).
Interest in teaching.
Interest in caring for a medically underserved population.
Interest in practicing in the Central Valley and/or California.

When application packet is complete, the program will review each packet and select individuals who will be invited for an interview. All applicants will be notified of their status no later than November 26th. If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified via Thalamus and will have 48 hours to schedule your own interview date.

Additional Information

Currently our virtual interview day will be from 730am-1pm PST. Virtual Meet & Greets are hosted by residents the evening before interviews at 7pm. Details will be provided after being invited for an interview.

Post-Interview Communication

UCSF Fresno OBGYN follows the NRMP’s Code of Conduct regarding post-interview communication. We understand it is not always clear on how applicants should proceed after interviews, so we have provided the below information to help during this process.

Additional Questions- Our goal is to have all applicant questions answered during the interview process. If applicants have post-interview questions, we encourage them to reach out to [email protected].

We kindly request that all applicants refrain from mailing Thank You Cards. The intention is appreciated; however, they do not play a part in our rank list selection, and we would prefer that you save the time, paper, and expense.

Program Communication- All applicants we have invited to interview are well qualified applicants that would be a great addition in our program. We do not communicate with applicants post-interview and our silence in no way indicates that we are not interested in you as an applicant.

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: 

be a United States citizen	be in possession of a valid United States Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
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

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.