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Mercy Medical Center (Merced) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Merced, California, sponsored by Mercy Medical Center Merced.

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About Mercy Medical Center (Merced) Program

ACGME code
1200521459
Program director
William Entwistle
Location
Merced, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
602
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
87%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Mercy Medical Center (Merced) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Merced, California, sponsored by Mercy Medical Center Merced. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 602 applications and invited about 29.6% 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 87% 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. The program offers primary care track.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
29.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs79%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men46%
  • White8%
  • Asian67%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%

Contact and location

Program director
William Entwistle
Program coordinator
Ka Thor
Coordinator phone
(209) 564-3513
Program phone
(209) 564-3500
Sponsoring institution
Mercy Medical Center Merced

Family Medicine Residency Program 315 Mercy Avenue, Ste. 301 Merced, CA 95340 Open in Google Maps

Mercy Medical Center (Merced) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mercy Medical Center (Merced) Program sponsor visas?

Mercy Medical Center (Merced) 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 Mercy Medical Center (Merced) Program IMG-friendly?

About 87% of residents at Mercy Medical Center (Merced) 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 Mercy Medical Center (Merced) Program offer?

Mercy Medical Center (Merced) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mercy Medical Center (Merced) Program?

Mercy Medical Center (Merced) Program received 602 applications and interviewed about 29.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mercy Medical Center (Merced) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mercy Medical Center (Merced) 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 Mercy Medical Center (Merced) Program located?

Mercy Medical Center (Merced) Program is located at Family Medicine Residency Program 315 Mercy Avenue, Ste. 301 Merced, CA 95340. Its sponsoring institution is Mercy Medical Center Merced.

Who is the program director of Mercy Medical Center (Merced) Program?

The program director is William Entwistle. The program coordinator, Ka Thor, is the usual contact for application questions.