Last updated on February 24, 2026.
Community Medical Center - Fresno California
- California
- General Practice Residency
- communitymedical.org
Program Size
10
Program Length
12 months
Application Deadline
October 15
Program Start
July 1
Program Contact
Dr. Rosaura Pacheco DDS Program Director
Community Regional Medical Center, Surabian Dental Care Center, 290 N. Wayte Lane, Suite 2500 , Fresno, California, 93701
Patricia Gaona GPR Residency Coordinator
Our GPR program has been in existence since 1975 and is the only dental general practice residency program in the San Joaquin Valley. Here, post-graduate dental residents experience hospital-based dentistry, including medical conditions and situations, that will test and increase their knowledge.
For a more detailed description please visit our website.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | General Practice Residency |
| Program Code | GPR505 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 10 |
| Program Length | 12 months |
| Application Deadline | October 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes, Link, On Program Website: Supplementary Application link |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | communitymedical.org |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- BLS and ACLS Required
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Undergraduate and Dental School transcripts required
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: No
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
Additional Information
Photocopy of dental school diploma must be submitted to program before the start of residency.