SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program

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
4400521032
Program director
Amy Kwok
Location
Fresno, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
786
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Fresno, California, sponsored by UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 786 applications and invited about 12% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
12%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates71%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women71%
  • Men29%
  • White50%
  • Asian43%
  • Hispanic or Latino21%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Amy Kwok
Program coordinator
Valerie Pamatmat
Coordinator phone
(559) 459-5196
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program

UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program 155 N Fresno Street, Suite 216 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 4% of residents at University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program received 786 applications and interviewed about 12% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program is located at UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program 155 N Fresno Street, Suite 216 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 Amy Kwok. The program coordinator, Valerie Pamatmat, is the usual contact for application questions.

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