Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Fresno, California, sponsored by UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program.

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About University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program

ACGME code
1100512002
Program director
Rawnica Ruegner
Location
Fresno, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Fresno, California, sponsored by UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Emergency Medicine program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White52%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino22%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Rawnica Ruegner
Program coordinator
Virginia Coningsby
Coordinator phone
(559) 499-6443
Program phone
(559) 499-6440
Sponsoring institution
UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program

UCSF Fresno Center Emergency Medicine Residency Program 155 N. Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93701 Open in Google Maps

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program IMG-friendly?

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program offer?

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program offers 12 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Where is University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program located?

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program is located at UCSF Fresno Center Emergency Medicine Residency Program 155 N. Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93701. Its sponsoring institution is UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program.

Who is the program director of University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program?

The program director is Rawnica Ruegner. The program coordinator, Virginia Coningsby, is the usual contact for application questions.