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Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Modesto, California, sponsored by Sutter Health.

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About 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
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.