Saint Agnes Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residency
History
We received ACGME Initial Accreditation in April 2020 and Continued Accreditation in August 2022 and matched our inaugural class of Emergency Medicine Interns in March 2021. Located in Fresno, California, our 3-year Community-based Emergency Department sees approximately 90,000 patients each year, supported by our dynamic group of skilled Emergency Medicine Faculty. Our program emphasizes hard work, a commitment to service, and excellence in patient care.
Leadership
- Department Chair: Alan Givertz, MD
- Program Director: Jesse Kellar, MD, MBA
- Associate/Assistant Program Director: Camie Sorensen MD, MPH
- Research Director: Ashley Garispe, DO
Training Locations
Primary Hospital: Saint Agnes Medical Center
Secondary Hospital
Curriculum
PGY1: The first year is demanding but provides residents with well-rounded experiences in both traditional internship rotations and emergency medicine. Residents will develop their core medical knowledge in order to formulate critical decisions in the Emergency Department.
Emergency Medicine – 7 months
Critical Care/ICU – 1 month
Trauma – 1 month
Obstetrics/Gynecology – 1 month
Anesthesia – 1 month
Orthopedics – 1 month
PGY2: The second year is focused on improving the residents' ability to manage patient flow in the Emergency Department and develop academic competency through supervising/teaching junior residents and students.
Emergency Medicine – 4 months
Critical Care/ICU – 1 month
Pediatric ICU – 1 month (Off Site)
Pediatric Orthopedics – 1 month (Off Site)
Pediatric Emergency Medicine – 1 month (Off Site)
Emergency Medical Services – 1 month
Interventional Radiology – 1 month
Ultrasound – 1 month
Trauma – 1 month (Off Site)
PGY3
In the final year, residents will refine their ability to problem-solve, perfect patient disposition and provide efficient medical care. Each resident will be given time to examine their own personal academic interests through elective and research rotations. In addition, an administrative block will enable each resident to experience different supervisory roles required within an Emergency Department.
Emergency Medicine – 6 months
Research – 1 month
Administration – 1 month
Elective – 1 month
Critical Care/ICU – 1 month
Pediatric Emergency Medicine – 2 months (Off Site)