University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program
Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Fresno, CA(Fresno, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#146
Specialty Rank
$71,760
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#146
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
30th Percentile
Top 70% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2600513217
- NRMP Code:
- 1022260C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 47
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 37
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 20
- Female Faculty:
- 11.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Program provides early hands-on experience and well-rounded clinical and didactic education. One-to-one resident-to-attending ratio in the OR with subspecialty trained and board certified faculty at a Level 1 trauma center and several other hospitals and clinics with exposure to academic and private practices. Large and underserved catchment area with an astonishing volume and variety of clinical cases and pathologies, ample research opportunities, and no fellowships.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$71,760
PGY-1
$73,311
PGY-2
$76,193
PGY-3
$79,200
PGY-4
$82,441
PGY-5
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:Fully Paid by Institution
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:
- 2600513217
- NRMP Code:
- 1022260C0
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 47
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Nathan A Hoekzema
- Email:
- nathan.hoekzema@ucsf.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/4/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2027 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 25
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1022260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Lorena Davis
- Contact Email:
- lorena.davis@ucsf.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 32
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 5.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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