University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program
About This Program
As a tertiary referral center in California's Central Valley, UCSF Fresno offers fellows exposure to complex infectious diseases. A key focus is coccidioidomycosis, with extensive training and research opportunities. Fellows also manage HIV/AIDS patients in a dedicated clinic and address high regional rates of STIs. The program blends clinical excellence, public health service, and research, preparing fellows to lead in infectious disease care and advocacy.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Hebah Ghanem, MD
University of California San Francisco
Primary Program Contact
Lorna A Tahan
UCSF Fresno
Locations
University of California San Francisco
Department of Medicine/ID Division
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
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 9 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 30, 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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
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.