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St Joseph's Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Stockton, California, sponsored by St Joseph's Medical Center.

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About St Joseph's Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1200500753
Program director
Hanadi Abou Dargham
Location
Stockton, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
743
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
73%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St Joseph's Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Stockton, California, sponsored by St Joseph's Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 743 applications and invited about 23% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 73% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and rural 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
23%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates23%
  • US IMGs60%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White20%
  • Asian63%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Hanadi Abou Dargham
Program coordinator
Aaminah Bhula
Coordinator phone
(209) 547-8692
Program phone
(209) 547-7146
Sponsoring institution
St Joseph's Medical Center

1800 N. California Street Stockton, CA 95204 Open in Google Maps

St Joseph's Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Joseph's Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St Joseph's Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is St Joseph's Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 73% of residents at St Joseph's Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does St Joseph's Medical Center Program offer?

St Joseph's Medical Center Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St Joseph's Medical Center Program?

St Joseph's Medical Center Program received 743 applications and interviewed about 23% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Joseph's Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has St Joseph's Medical Center 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 St Joseph's Medical Center Program located?

St Joseph's Medical Center Program is located at 1800 N. California Street Stockton, CA 95204. Its sponsoring institution is St Joseph's Medical Center.

Who is the program director of St Joseph's Medical Center Program?

The program director is Hanadi Abou Dargham. The program coordinator, Aaminah Bhula, is the usual contact for application questions.