UCSF Fresno, established in 1975, is a regional campus of the UCSF School of Medicine.
We are improving health through teaching, research, patient care and partnerships. UCSF Fresno, established in 1975, plays a vital role in providing health care services to residents of the San Joaquin Valley, training medical professionals in the region, conducting research that addresses regional health issues, academically preparing a pipeline of students for careers in health and medicine and partnering with community organizations. We hope that the information obtained on this page will help you to better participate with your health care providers in making informed decisions about your care. It is not a substitute for appropriate professional medical treatment or diagnosis. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this site. Except where explicitly stated otherwise, it is not intended as specific medical advice. Neither the Board of Regents nor its officers, agents or employees assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product or medical procedure described.
04/10/2026
UCSF Fresno’s success and growth are a direct result of the dedication and inspiration of our faculty, staff, residents, fellows, students, alumni, partners, donors and friends. In each issue of Focus on UCSF Fresno, we introduce you to the people and in this case, a four-legged friend, who contributes to the greatness of UCSF Fresno through informal interviews.
In this issue, we feature Jillian, DOG, UCSF Fresno’s Therapy K9, who "matched" with us earlier this year thanks to a Wellness Mini-Grant.
Health care providers are invited to join the UCSF Fresno Department of Surgery and the Intentional Recruitment Coalition for the 2026 Central Valley Health Summit, focused on addressing key healthcare challenges in California’s Central Valley and bringing providers and communities together to improve patient health.
We loved celebrating our incredible faculty, fellows, and residents at UCSF Fresno with a lunch from Inspire Health Medical Group. We have nothing Bundt appreciation for our doctors 😉. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to improving lives and caring for our community. You embody the very best of academic medicine.
03/21/2026
03/21/2026
03/21/2026
UCSF Fresno celebrated Match Day today (March 20) with SJV PRIME students and the campus community. UCSF Fresno filled all available residency positions. Fourteen of the SJV PRIME students participated in the Match, with 43% matching with residency programs in the Central Valley and three matched at UCSF Fresno.
A campus lunch was also held where UCSF Fresno program directors read the names of new interns and fellows who will begin training this summer.
Match Day is held nationwide on the third Friday in March. It's the day when graduating medical students who participate in the Match simultaneously open envelopes (noon ET/9 a.m. PT) that reveal where they will spend the next several years conducting residency training.
We look forward to welcoming over 100 doctors this summer!
03/18/2026
Thanks to Health and Human Services Regional Director Victoria Seaman for visiting UCSF Fresno and meeting with leadership. We were proud to highlight GME, UME including SJV PRIME, pathway programs and Mobile HeaL. Regional Director Seaman tested her surgical skills, ultrasound capabilities, practiced CPR and using a manual resuscitator. We appreciate her including us in her visits and look forward to continued conversations and partnership.
03/14/2026
Congratulations to Edward M. Kashian, CEO of Lance Kashian, for being honored with the 2026 Leon S. Peters Award. This award was established to remember and honor the legacy of Leon S. Peters and to honor Central Valley leaders, who demonstrated in their personal and business life, the values, ethics and character exemplified by Mr. Peters. UCSF Fresno was pleased to attend the 2026 Valley Business Awards, sponsored by the Fresno Chamber, where Mr. Kashian and others were recognized. Mr. Kashian is a supporter of and great friend to UCSF Fresno and as evidenced today by a full house, standing ovations and congratulatory videos, he is praised and appreciated by many near and far. Kudos to Mr. Kashian and all the award winners.
03/14/2026
Thanks to the League of Women Voters of Fresno for inviting UCSF Fresno Vice Dean Jose M. Barral Sanchez, MD, PhD, to speak at their March Member’s Meeting. Vice Dean Barral Sanchez co-presented with Craig Wagoner, President and CEO of Community Health System. They spoke to the challenges facing health care, how the health care system is struggling to stay afloat in the current environment, physician shortages, medical education and the longtime partnership between UCSF Fresno and Community to train doctors now and for the future. The presentation was followed by a robust discussion. Thank you for the opportunity to speak with your members and congratulations on your 85th anniversary this year.
03/12/2026
UCSF Fresno Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education Kenny Banh, MD, and SJV-MedBridge student Jasmin Neri Sanchez were in Sacramento recently. They spoke to the success and benefits of the Community College Pathway Program to Medicine at a Capital Briefing for the California Medicine Scholars Program with Senators Melissa Hurtado, Susan Rubio, Eloise Gomez Reyes and Assemblymembers David Alvarez, Juan Carillo, Joaquin Arambula and Blanca Pacheco. Student Neri Sanchez received a letter of recognition from Senator Hurtado’s office.
03/08/2026
Reaching Out to Aspiring Doctors (ROAD) was started in 2014 as a day long conference for students in the San Joaquin Valley who are interested in careers in health and medicine.
Since then, it has expanded to serve high school and college students. A pre-health educators day was added to equip advisors with the information and resources to better advise pre-health students.
More than 200 high school and community college students got up early for ROAD today. The Pre-Health Educators Day was yesterday.
Presented by the UCSF Fresno Office of Health Career Pathways, the event was two days full of information, resources, connections and hands-on learning to support and encourage San Joaquin Valley students.
Omar Guzman, MD, MPP, with Kaweah Health and a UCSF Fresno alum was the keynote speaker yesterday. Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria delivered welcoming remarks today, encouraging students to envision their purpose, know their why, and stay committed.
Numerous volunteers including health care professionals, health care students, representatives from health professions universities, community and non-profit organizations talked to students about available opportunities.
Thanks to all for their support including California Medicine Scholars Program.
Kudos to the Office of Health Career Pathways for another successful ROAD conference and for all of their hard work throughout the year to inspire the up-and-coming generation of health professionals.
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UCSF Fresno is a branch campus of UCSF, the leading institution dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. Established in 1975, UCSF Fresno is focused on improving health in California’s San Joaquin Valley through excellence in teaching and patient care, innovative clinical research and community partnerships.
UCSF Fresno is the largest physician-training program between Sacramento and Los Angeles – training more than 600 physicians and rotating medical students each year. Nearly 700 UCSF core and volunteer faculty at UCSF Fresno care for thousands of patients and train the next generation of outstanding clinicians and patient advocates. Up to 50 percent of the physicians trained at UCSF Fresno stay in the Valley to provide UCSF care.
In addition, UCSF Fresno helps prepare middle, high school and college students for careers in health and medicine through a variety of pipeline programs.
We hope the information obtained on this page will help you to better participate with your health care providers in making informed decisions about your care. It is not a substitute for appropriate professional medical treatment or diagnosis. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this site. Except where explicitly stated otherwise, it is not intended as specific medical advice. Neither the UC Board of Regents nor its officers, agents or employees assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product or medical procedure described.
