University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program
Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Fresno, CA(Fresno, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
47
Positions
#33
Specialty Rank
$71,760
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#33
Emergency Medicine Ranking
89th Percentile
Top 11% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1100512002
- NRMP Code:
- 1022110C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 47
- Interviews:
- 200
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 78
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 27
- Female Faculty:
- 43.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 1%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Founded in 1974 at Valley Medical Center in Fresno County, the Emergency Medicine residency is one of the first EM programs in the country. We offer a four-year program with 12 residents per year, featuring a strong emphasis on clinical teaching and hands-on training. Our ED cares for more than 110.000 patients each year at Community Regional Medical Center which serves as the only Level 1 Trauma Center and Burn Center in Central California.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$71,760
PGY-1
$73,311
PGY-2
$76,193
PGY-3
$79,200
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 101(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $899K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $81K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 49.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 36 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.61
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
66°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
31"
Humidity
61%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.31
Restaurant Meal
21.24
Gas (per gallon)
$5.66
Gym Membership
53
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1100512002
- NRMP Code:
- 1022110C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 47
- Interviews:
- 200
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Stacy Sawtelle Vohra
- Email:
- stacy.sawtelle@ucsf.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 16
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1022110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Ariana Zaghmouri
- Contact Email:
- ariana.zaghmouri@ucsf.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:11PGY-3:12PGY-4:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 32
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 2.2%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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