University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Fresno, California, sponsored by UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.