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The UCSF Fresno Emergency Medicine residency program is a four-year ACGME-accredited program. The program matches ten PGY-1 residents each year.
The UCSF Fresno Emergency Medicine residency program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). All applications are handled through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Interview release date: UCSF Fresno Emergency Medicine will be participating in the Unified Interview Release Date. As such, we will begin sending interview offers no earlier than Wednesday, Oct 20th at 6pm ET/3pm PT. Interview scheduling will not open until Thursday, Oct 21st at 6pm ET/3pm PT. We do not extend more invitations to interview than we are able to schedule. To see a full list of emergency medicine programs participating in the unified interview release date, follow this link: https://airtable.com/shrDBfbr6ib5CB9WJ/tblj8iRaTAkH07KfX
Campfire Chats!
Interested in learning more about our residency? Want to chat with UCSF Fresno EM residents and faculty? Join us for a campfire chat. These informal informational sessions will be hosted on Zoom, and each will have a different focus or theme. Please REGISTER ahead of time for any session you’d like to join. We look forward to chatting with you by the virtual campfire!
Campfire Chat dates, time, topics, and registration links:
Life in FresYES: Wednesday, September 8, 5:00pm PST
Registration link:
https://ucsf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtc-GqpjwvGdzfR0H7y8bZQ5wfob-4fzFV
Wilderness Medicine, Park Medic and EMS: Wednesday, September 15, 5:00pm PST
Registration link:
https://ucsf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEoc-2grz4pGdBwpisYv5M0RSMN1U_2i21T
Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Health Equity, Pipeline Programs and Community Partnerships: Wednesday, September 22, 5:00pm PST
Registration link:
https://ucsf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpceiorDkrHtY7THea8rMnxXIbemy9sMeH
Family, Wellness and Well-being: Wednesday, September 29, 5:00pm PST
Registration link:
https://ucsf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpce-vrzwpG9LegCGXBCZRO9VQe_bbPcvf
Program Director – Stacy Sawtelle, MD
For information about our application requirements please see below. For answers to specific questions, please contact:
Ariana Zaghmouri, Residency Program Coordinator
155 N Fresno St, Fresno CA 93701
Telephone: (559) 499-6440
FAX: 559-499-6441
E-mail: fresno-emergency@ucsf.edu
Web address: https://www.fresno.ucsf.edu/em
UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program web address: https://www.fresno.ucsf.edu
Application Requirements: ( Program Specific Information)
In selection, emphasis is on academic accomplishments, conscientiousness, emotional maturity, demonstrated clinical performance, and dedication to the field of emergency medicine.
Minimum Employment Requirements
To be eligible for a residency/fellowship appointment with UCSF Fresno, all current or expected trainees must possess one of the following for the duration of their anticipated years of training:
- be a United States citizen
- be in possession of a green card
- be in possession of an EAD (work permit)
- be in possession of an ECFMG-sponsored J-1 visa
UCSF Fresno doesn’t generally sponsor H-1B visas. Please contact individual programs regarding their policy on H-1B visa sponsorship.
Trainees in programs rotating to the VACCHCS must follow Federal Law and register for Selective Service. Trainees are not eligible for employment in programs that rotate to the VACCHCS if they have not registered for Selective Service or obtained a Status Information Letter from Selective Service indicating they were either not required to register with Selective Service or are exempt from the registration requirement. Additional information regarding Selective Service can be found at: www.sss.gov/.
California Medical License
A Postgraduate Training License (PTL) is required for all trainees participating in a California ACGME program who have less than thirty-six (36) months of postgraduate training. A trainee must obtain a PTL within 180 days after enrollment in a board-approved postgraduate program. Trainees who have successfully completed thirty-six months of board-approved postgraduate training, with at least 24 consecutive months in the same program, must obtain a full and unrestricted California medical license. Medical Board of California licensing requirements can be found: https://www.mbc.ca.gov/Applicants/ Osteopathic Medical Board of California licensing requirements can be found: https://www.ombc.ca.gov/licensees/ .
Background Check
UCSF Fresno is committed to selecting and hiring the most capable house staff in order to pursue its strategic goals of excellence in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, creative activity and service to the community. All offers of appointment to UCSF Fresno sponsored GME programs are specifically conditioned upon a criminal background investigation. Background checks will be carried out by an agency on behalf of UCSF Fresno Graduate Medical Education Office. By signing the background check release form, prospective trainees are consenting to a background investigation.
Medical Clearance
A pre-placement health statement including supporting documentation (i.e., titers, PPD results, chest x-ray, etc.) must be completed prior to employment.
ACLS or PALS
To conform with hospital by-laws, UCSF Fresno requires all incoming house staff to be certified in ACLS (and/or PALS) as a pre-employment requirement. Some programs may require additional life support certification(s) based on specialty specific guidelines.
Training Modules
UCSF Fresno requires all incoming house staff to complete and pass specific training modules provided during the onboarding process prior to employment.
Various Paperwork
UCSF Fresno requires all incoming house staff to complete and return all documentation provided during the onboarding process prior to employment.
Additional Information for International Medical Graduates
The Postgraduate Training Authorization Letter (PTAL) will no longer be a requirement for international medical graduates entering training in California programs. Instead, all incoming trainees must apply for a Postgraduate Training License once they have secured a position in a program (see California Medical License section above).
Matched applicants must be in possession of an ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certificate in order to commence postgraduate training in the United States. In response to the suspension of Step 2 CS by the USMLE program, ECFMG has identified pathways that will allow qualified IMGs who have not passed Step 2 CS to meet the requirements for ECFMG Certification. Additional information regarding ECFMG certification and pathways can be found at: www.ecfmg.org. Note: Additional specific program requirements may exist and will be provided after the match results.
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