Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
August
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
UCSF Fresno Surgery maintains 24/7 access to excellent surgical care for all-comers in the Central Valley. We are a safety net hospital that rigorously maintains surgical standards of care. In addition, we are able to bring a robust university affiliation and provide excellent surgical education to the next generation of surgeons. We stress competence in operative technique, decision-making, and life-long learning in order to ensure that our graduates are competent and confident.
Total Program Size
6
6
6
6
6
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
1022440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
91
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
20
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
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)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Fully Paid by Institution
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
60
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4400521032
Beeper or Home Call
0
10
20
10
10
Program Director
First Name
Amy
Last Name
Kwok
Degrees
MD, MPH
Address
UCSF Fresno
Ste 216
155 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93701
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-119.782606 36.744634)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Valerie
Last Name
Pamatmat
Degrees
BA
Address
UCSF Fresno
Ste 216
155 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93701
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-119.782606 36.744634)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
89.40
% IMG
4.00
% DO
6.50
% Female
58.50
% Male
41.40
Total Physician
41
Total Non Physician
24
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
47.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 44 | ||
| Year | 41 | ||
| Year | 30 | ||
| Year | 30 | ||
| Year | 41 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $60,719 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $62,731 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $65,196 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $67,769 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $70,543 | 15 | 12 |
Total Positions
30
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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
1
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
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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