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.