Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Fresno, California, sponsored by United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley.

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About United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program

ACGME code
1400500019
Program director
Hobart Lai
Location
Fresno, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
882
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Fresno, California, sponsored by United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 882 applications and invited about 17.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and rural 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
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Interview rate
17.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Hobart Lai
Program coordinator
Mai Vang
Coordinator phone
(559) 646-6618
Sponsoring institution
United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley

3875 West Beachwood Ave Fresno, CA 93711 Open in Google Maps

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program: frequently asked questions

Does United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program sponsor visas?

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program IMG-friendly?

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program offer?

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program offers 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program?

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program received 882 applications and interviewed about 17.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program located?

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program is located at 3875 West Beachwood Ave Fresno, CA 93711. Its sponsoring institution is United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley.

Who is the program director of United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley Program?

The program director is Hobart Lai. The program coordinator, Mai Vang, is the usual contact for application questions.

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