Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program

Orthopaedic Surgery 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
2600513217
Program director
Nathan Hoekzema
Location
Fresno, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
262
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Fresno, California, sponsored by UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 262 applications and invited about 20.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
20.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates84%
  • US DO graduates16%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women5%
  • Men95%
  • White68%
  • Asian26%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Nathan Hoekzema
Program coordinator
Lorena Davis
Coordinator phone
(559) 459-4004
Sponsoring institution
UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program

Community Regional Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 2823 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 Open in Google Maps

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

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

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno 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 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 Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

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

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program?

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program received 262 applications and interviewed about 20.2% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

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

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program is located at Community Regional Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 2823 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721. 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 Nathan Hoekzema. The program coordinator, Lorena Davis, is the usual contact for application questions.