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Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Grass Valley, California, sponsored by Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento.

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About Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Program

ACGME code
1200500003
Program director
Glenn Gookin
Location
Grass Valley, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
317
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Grass Valley, California, sponsored by Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 317 applications and invited about 25.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
25.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Glenn Gookin
Program coordinator
Erin Kolb
Coordinator phone
(530) 274-6008
Program phone
(530) 274-6871
Sponsoring institution
Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

155 Glasson Way Grass Valley, CA 95945 Open in Google Maps

Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital 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/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Program offer?

Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Program offers 2 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Program?

Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Program received 317 applications and interviewed about 25.2% 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/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital 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/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital 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/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Program located?

Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Program is located at 155 Glasson Way Grass Valley, CA 95945. Its sponsoring institution is Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento.

Who is the program director of Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Program?

The program director is Glenn Gookin. The program coordinator, Erin Kolb, is the usual contact for application questions.