University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Fresno, CA(Fresno, California Metropolitan Area Metro)
71
Positions
#134
Specialty Rank
$75,348
PGY1 Salary
39.7%
IMG %
#134
Internal Medicine Ranking
77th Percentile
Top 23% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400531033
- NRMP Code:
- 1022140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 71
- Interviews:
- 320
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 53
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 13
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.4
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 120
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 55%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our residency program trains physicians in a safety-net hospital in California's diverse Central Valley. As the only Level I trauma center between Los Angeles and Sacramento, residents manage high-acuity cases with unparalleled autonomy. The multifaceted curriculum includes protected academic time, simulation, social determinants of health education, and procedural training. Trainees also benefit from a wide range of fellowship & research opportunities.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- 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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
Salary Progression
$75,348
PGY-1
$76,977
PGY-2
$80,003
PGY-3
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 47.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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:
- 1400531033
- NRMP Code:
- 1022140C0
- Total Positions:
- 71
- Interviews:
- 320
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Steven Tringali
- Email:
- Fresno-im@ucsf.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1022140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Sundee Thao
- Contact Email:
- sundee.thao@ucsf.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 24
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:24PGY-2:24PGY-3:23
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 98
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 39.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 53rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
Program Rankings
This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.
Resources & Tools
Advanced Matching Tools
Maximize your match potential with our AI-powered analysis tools