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Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program

Family Medicine residency program in Chico, California, sponsored by Healthy Rural California, Inc..

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About Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program

ACGME code
1200500008
Program director
Natalie Ladine
Location
Chico, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
425
Latest cycle
Interview rate
30.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Chico, California, sponsored by Healthy Rural California, Inc.. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 425 applications and invited about 30.4% 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 20% 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 65 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
  • 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
6
Interview rate
30.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates30%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Natalie Ladine
Program coordinator
Elisa Chavez
Coordinator phone
(530) 487-7061
Sponsoring institution
Healthy Rural California, Inc.

1811 Concord Ave Suite 100 Chico, CA 95928 Open in Google Maps

Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program: frequently asked questions

Does Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program sponsor visas?

Healthy Rural California, Inc. 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 Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program IMG-friendly?

About 20% of residents at Healthy Rural California, Inc. 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 Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program offer?

Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program?

Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program received 425 applications and interviewed about 30.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Healthy Rural California, Inc. 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 Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program located?

Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program is located at 1811 Concord Ave Suite 100 Chico, CA 95928. Its sponsoring institution is Healthy Rural California, Inc..

Who is the program director of Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program?

The program director is Natalie Ladine. The program coordinator, Elisa Chavez, is the usual contact for application questions.