University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Fresno, California, sponsored by UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program.
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- ACGME code
- 1200521041
- Program director
- Caroline Render-Teixeira
- Location
- Fresno, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 12
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 973
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 23.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 37%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Fresno, California, sponsored by UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 973 applications and invited about 23.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 37% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 61 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health tracks.
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.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 12
- Interview rate
- 23.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates23%
- US DO graduates40%
- US IMGs14%
- Non-US IMGs23%
Demographics
- Women57%
- Men43%
- White31%
- Asian57%
- Black or African American3%
- Hispanic or Latino11%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Caroline Render-Teixeira
- Program coordinator
- Tanya Martinez
- Coordinator phone
- (559) 499-6465
- Program phone
- (559) 499-6450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program
UCSF Fresno Center 155 N Fresno Street Suite 326 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?
About 37% of residents at University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% 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 Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program?
University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program received 973 applications and interviewed about 23.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
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. This page has University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program located?
University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program is located at UCSF Fresno Center 155 N Fresno Street Suite 326 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 Caroline Render-Teixeira. The program coordinator, Tanya Martinez, is the usual contact for application questions.