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John Muir Health Program

Family Medicine residency program in Walnut Creek, California, sponsored by John Muir Health.

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About John Muir Health Program

ACGME code
1200500739
Program director
Jeremy Fish
Location
Walnut Creek, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
535
Latest cycle
Interview rate
28.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

John Muir Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Walnut Creek, California, sponsored by John Muir Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 535 applications and invited about 28.2% 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 52 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
28.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates58%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women71%
  • Men29%
  • White25%
  • Asian75%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Jeremy Fish
Program coordinator
Lynn Eddleman
Coordinator phone
(925) 941-2674
Program phone
(925) 941-2232
Sponsoring institution
John Muir Health

1450 Treat Blvd, 3rd Floor Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Open in Google Maps

John Muir Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does John Muir Health Program sponsor visas?

John Muir Health 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 John Muir Health Program IMG-friendly?

John Muir Health 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 John Muir Health Program offer?

John Muir Health Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is John Muir Health Program?

John Muir Health Program received 535 applications and interviewed about 28.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for John Muir Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has John Muir Health 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 John Muir Health Program located?

John Muir Health Program is located at 1450 Treat Blvd, 3rd Floor Walnut Creek, CA 94597. Its sponsoring institution is John Muir Health.

Who is the program director of John Muir Health Program?

The program director is Jeremy Fish. The program coordinator, Lynn Eddleman, is the usual contact for application questions.