University of California San Francisco (Fresno)
History
Founded in 1974 at Valley Medical Center in Fresno County, the Emergency Medicine residency is one of the first EM programs in the country. We offer a four-year program (PGY 1-4) with 10 residents per year, featuring a strong emphasis on clinical teaching and hands-on training.
Our giant, new, state-of-the-art ED at Community Regional Medical Center serves as the only Level 1 trauma center and Burn center for Central California, and handles an annual ED volume of 110,000.
Leadership
- Department Chair: James Comes, MD, FACEP
- Program Director: Stacy Sawtelle, MD
- Associate/Assistant Program Director: Lori Weichenthal, MD
- Associate/Assistant Program Director: Rawnie Ruegner, MD
- Research Director: Greg Hendey, MD
Training Locations
Primary Hospital
Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC)
Secondary Hospital
Childrens Hospital of Central California (CHCC)
Tertiary Hospital
Saint Agnes Medical Center (SAMC)
Curriculum
PGY1
- 4 blocks Emergency Medicine
- 1 block Trauma Surgery
- 1 block Burn/Plastic Surgery
- 1 block Pediatrics
- 1 block US/Dermatology/Ophthalmology
- 1 block OB/GYN
- 1 block Medical Intensive Care Unit
- 1 block Medicine Wards
- 1 block Cardiology
- 1 block Anesthesia
PGY2
- 9 months Emergency Medicine
- 1 month Trauma Surgery
- 1 month Orthopedics/ENT
- 1 month EMS
- 1 months Pediatric EM at CHCC Longitudinal (during EM)
- 1 month Research Longitudinal (during EM)
PGY3
- 7 months Emergency Medicine
- 1 month Trauma Surgery
- 1 month MICU
- 1 month Selective in Community EM
- 1 month Elective
- 2 weeks Tox consult
PGY4
- 7 months Community Regional Medical Cent
- 3 months Area of Concentration
- 1 month PICU
- 1 month Elective
Electives
Fellowships
Contact Information
Residency Coordinator: Donna Armijo Phone: +1 559 499 6440