Transitional YearCommunity-based

St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno) Program

Transitional Year residency program in Fresno, California, sponsored by St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno).

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About St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno) Program

ACGME code
9990500252
Program director
Clifton VanPutten
Location
Fresno, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
537
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
23%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno) Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Fresno, California, sponsored by St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno).

In the latest application cycle the program received 537 applications and invited about 26.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 23% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
26.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men62%
  • White31%
  • Asian46%
  • Black or African American23%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Clifton VanPutten
Program coordinator
Kari Finfrock
Coordinator phone
(559) 450-5379
Program phone
(559) 450-6529
Sponsoring institution
St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno)

1303 E. Herndon Ave. Mailstop 620 Fresno, CA 93720 Open in Google Maps

St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno) Program: frequently asked questions

Does St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno) Program sponsor visas?

St. Agnes Medical Center (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 St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno) Program IMG-friendly?

About 23% of residents at St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno) Program?

St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno) Program received 537 applications and interviewed about 26.8% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St. Agnes Medical Center (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 St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno) Program located?

St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno) Program is located at 1303 E. Herndon Ave. Mailstop 620 Fresno, CA 93720. Its sponsoring institution is St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno).

Who is the program director of St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno) Program?

The program director is Clifton VanPutten. The program coordinator, Kari Finfrock, is the usual contact for application questions.