University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program
About This Program
Training takes place at Community Regional Medical Center, home to one of Californias busiest emergency departments and the only Level 1 trauma center and burn unit between Sacramento and Los Angeles. Additional training sites include the VA Central California Health Care System and the University of California, San Francisco, Parnassus Campus. Our full-time faculty are dedicated to teaching fellows at the highest level. The program imparts the core competencies required by the Core Cardiovascul
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John A Ambrose, MD
UCSF Fresno
Primary Program Contact
Shannon Kremer
UCSF Fresno
Locations
UCSF Fresno
Cardiovascular Disease Pgm
155 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93701-2302
155 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93701-2302
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0296
2615 E Clinton Ave
Fresno, CA 93703
9300 Valley Children'S Pl
Madera, CA 93638
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Aug 14, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.