Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento.
See how you matchAbout Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Program
- ACGME code
- 1200521564
- Program director
- Ronald Chambers
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 499
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 36.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 4%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 499 applications and invited about 36.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% 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 45 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 36.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates67%
- US DO graduates29%
- US IMGs4%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women54%
- Men46%
- White54%
- Asian50%
- Hispanic or Latino4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Ronald Chambers
- Program coordinator
- Michelle Costa
- Coordinator phone
- (916) 681-1616
- Program phone
- (916) 681-3456
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
7500 Hospital Drive Sacramento, CA 95823 Open in Google Maps
Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Program: frequently asked questions
Does Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Program sponsor visas?
Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento 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 Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Program IMG-friendly?
About 4% of residents at Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Program offer?
Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Program?
Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Program received 499 applications and interviewed about 36.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento 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.
Where is Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Program located?
Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Program is located at 7500 Hospital Drive Sacramento, CA 95823. Its sponsoring institution is Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento.
Who is the program director of Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Program?
The program director is Ronald Chambers. The program coordinator, Michelle Costa, is the usual contact for application questions.