Fresno VACCHCS & UCSF Fresno - Associate Chief of Specialty Care Medicine

Application Window

Open date: October 20, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Apr 20, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

VA CENTRAL CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (VACCHCS)
MEDICINE SERVICE/UCSF - Associate Chief of Specialty Care Medicine

California- Department of Veterans Affairs California Health Care System, Fresno, CA, affiliated with University of California- San Francisco Medical Residency Program, leader in health care quality is recruiting for a full-time faculty member for the Associate Chief of Specialty Care Medicine position. The Associate Chief of Specialty Care Medicine will support the Chief of Specialty Care in performing clinical and administrative management of Specialty Care Medicine Service and its sections and areas falling under the medicine service. VACCHCS provides patient centered care, delivered by engaged, collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning and continuous improvement. The candidate we are looking for must be a physician of high caliber and have outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills. As a member of the VACCHCS professional leadership team, the candidate must be knowledgeable in supervisory duties, administrative responsibilities, and provide high quality veteran-centered care within their area of subspecialty. Our leadership team embodies the blueprint for excellence and is expected to exemplify a strong work ethic, integrity and high-quality standards. Interested applicants should be able to demonstrate similar characteristics. Candidate must have a medical degree (MD, DO or equivalent), must be eligible to obtain a US medical license and be board certified in Internal Medicine. Applicants must also be eligible for appointment at the VA. The VA's basic qualification standards may be found at

Fresno is located 3 hours south of San Francisco and just 2 hours from 3 national parks, including Yosemite, and year-round recreation.

For positions exclusively funded by the affiliate organization:
Fresno VACCHCS provided a reasonable salary estimate for this position $275,000-$350,000. Additional information can be found at

Please apply online at with a CV. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

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