PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program

Pediatrics 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
3200511024
Program director
Steven Foster
Location
Fresno, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
587
Latest cycle
Interview rate
31.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
67%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Fresno, California, sponsored by UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program. It offers 7 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 587 applications and invited about 31.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 67% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
31.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates24%
  • US IMGs67%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women90%
  • Men10%
  • White38%
  • Asian57%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Steven Foster
Program coordinator
Jesus Pimentel
Coordinator phone
(559) 499-6556
Sponsoring institution
UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program

UCSF Fresno Pediatrics 155 N. Fresno St. Suite 219 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 67% 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 Pediatrics program has 20% 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 7 first-year Pediatrics positions.

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

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program received 587 applications and interviewed about 31.5% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program is located at UCSF Fresno Pediatrics 155 N. Fresno St. Suite 219 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 Steven Foster. The program coordinator, Jesus Pimentel, is the usual contact for application questions.

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