Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Modesto, California, sponsored by Sutter Health.
See how you matchAbout Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1200500009
- Program director
- RaeLeigh Payanes
- Location
- Modesto, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 13
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 523
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 31.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 53%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Modesto, California, sponsored by Sutter Health. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 523 applications and invited about 31.9% 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 53% 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 50 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 13
- Interview rate
- 31.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates15%
- US DO graduates31%
- US IMGs15%
- Non-US IMGs38%
Demographics
- Women54%
- Men46%
- White8%
- Asian62%
- Hispanic or Latino23%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- RaeLeigh Payanes
- Program coordinator
- Tracie Johnson
- Coordinator phone
- (209) 572-7095
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Sutter Health
1700 Coffee Rd Modesto, CA 95355 Open in Google Maps
Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center 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 Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 53% of residents at Sutter Health/Memorial 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.
How many residency positions does Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program offer?
Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program offers 13 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program?
Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program received 523 applications and interviewed about 31.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Sutter Health/Memorial 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 Sutter Health/Memorial 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 Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program located?
Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program is located at 1700 Coffee Rd Modesto, CA 95355. Its sponsoring institution is Sutter Health.
Who is the program director of Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program?
The program director is RaeLeigh Payanes. The program coordinator, Tracie Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.