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St Joseph's Medical Center Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Stockton, California, sponsored by St Joseph's Medical Center.

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About St Joseph's Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1100500220
Program director
David Brian Wood
Location
Stockton, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
IMG residents
37%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St Joseph's Medical Center Program is a community-based Emergency Medicine residency program in Stockton, California, sponsored by St Joseph's Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 37% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs32%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White39%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
David Brian Wood
Program coordinator
Saychai Choeurn
Coordinator phone
(209) 547-7416
Program phone
(209) 547-7542
Sponsoring institution
St Joseph's Medical Center

2102 N California Street Stockton, CA 95204 Open in Google Maps

St Joseph's Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Joseph's Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St Joseph's Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is St Joseph's Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 37% of residents at St Joseph's Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does St Joseph's Medical Center Program offer?

St Joseph's Medical Center Program offers 12 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Joseph's Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has St Joseph's Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is St Joseph's Medical Center Program located?

St Joseph's Medical Center Program is located at 2102 N California Street Stockton, CA 95204. Its sponsoring institution is St Joseph's Medical Center.

Who is the program director of St Joseph's Medical Center Program?

The program director is David Brian Wood. The program coordinator, Saychai Choeurn, is the usual contact for application questions.