Residency

Internal Medicine at St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno)

Fresno, California
Program website
Accepts J-1
IMG requirements · stated by the program
  • ECFMG certification required by start of residency
    “Although ECFMG certification isn't compulsory during the interview phase, it must be secured prior to the commencement of the Residency program.”
  • US clinical experience not required
    “Having experience in clinical settings within the US is also looked upon favorably.”
  • No minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score
    “There is no specific minimum score requirement for USMLE scores.”
per samc.com ↗
Residency facts
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Resident salary
PGY-1 $73,545 PGY-2 $76,501 PGY-3 $80,230
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Fully Paid by Institution
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 70 Longest shift (Y1) 12 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents 96% (2025 survey) DO 0% US-MD 4% Total positions 58 Interviews per spot ~14 Faculty:resident 0.2 Setting Community-based NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No Graduation year Within 5 years of graduation USMLE first attempt required Yes Accepts Step 2 CK from IMGs Yes Recommendation letters 3–4 Required letters Faculty Applies via ERAS Yes
Accepted activity during gaps Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional Preliminary positions Not offered Starts July Interviews begin 2025-10-01
Benefits On-site child care, Free parking, On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.