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Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Tulare, California, sponsored by Adventist Health Central California Network.

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About Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program

ACGME code
1200500001
Program director
Shruti Joseph
Location
Tulare, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
717
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
92%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Tulare, California, sponsored by Adventist Health Central California Network. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 717 applications and invited about 22.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 92% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed21%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed39%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed10%
Positions offered
10
Interview rate
22.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs69%

Demographics

  • Women23%
  • Men50%
  • White8%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%

Contact and location

Program director
Shruti Joseph
Program coordinator
Jennifer Carrillo
Coordinator phone
(559) 605-0148
Program phone
(530) 604-6890
Sponsoring institution
Adventist Health Central California Network

869 N. Cherry Street Tulare, CA 93274 Open in Google Maps

Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program sponsor visas?

Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program IMG-friendly?

About 92% of residents at Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program offer?

Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program?

Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program received 717 applications and interviewed about 22.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Do program signals help at Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program?

Applicants who sent Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 21%.

Where is Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program located?

Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program is located at 869 N. Cherry Street Tulare, CA 93274. Its sponsoring institution is Adventist Health Central California Network.

Who is the program director of Adventist Health Central California Network (Tulare) Program?

The program director is Shruti Joseph. The program coordinator, Jennifer Carrillo, is the usual contact for application questions.

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