Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program

Internal 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
1400531033
Program director
Steve Tringali
Location
Fresno, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
24
First-year spots
Applicants
2,217
Latest cycle
IMG residents
38%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Fresno, California, sponsored by UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program. It offers 24 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,217 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 38% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year.

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
24
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates53%
  • US IMGs24%
  • Non-US IMGs14%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White31%
  • Asian54%
  • Black or African American1%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Steve Tringali
Program coordinator
Sundee Thao
Coordinator phone
(559) 499-6482
Program phone
(559) 499-6500
Sponsoring institution
UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program

UCSF Fresno Center for Medical Education and Research Department of Medicine 155 North 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?

About 38% 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 Internal Medicine program has 46.5% 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 24 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 24 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. 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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program is located at UCSF Fresno Center for Medical Education and Research Department of Medicine 155 North 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 Steve Tringali. The program coordinator, Sundee Thao, is the usual contact for application questions.

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