Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

The UCSF Fresno obstetrics/gynecology residency program offers a unique opportunity to train in a community atmosphere with university quality education through close interaction with core and volunteer clinical faculty. We serve a large and diverse population within California's Central Valley with clinically busy services and a wide range of patient acuity and pathology.

Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1022220C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
62
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
6
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
3
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
50
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal mentoring program
Formal program to develop teaching skills
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
32
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
2200531029
Beeper or Home Call
0
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Christopher
Middle Name
D
Last Name
Downer
Degrees
MD
Address

UCSF Fresno MEP
Med Educ and Research Ctr
155 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93701
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-119.782606 36.744634)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jennifer
Middle Name
N
Last Name
Freeman
Degrees
BS
Address

UCSF Fresno
Ob/Gyn Pgm Ste 233
155 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93701
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-119.782606 36.744634)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
67.40
% IMG
2.00
% DO
30.50
% Female
83.70
% Male
16.20
Total Physician
16
Total Non Physician
5
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
40.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year
Year
Year
Year
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $60,719 20 12
Year 2 $62,731 20 12
Year 3 $65,196 20 12
Year 4 $67,769 20 12
Total Positions
16
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No