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Sutter Health/Sutter Coast Hospital Rural Program

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

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About Sutter Health/Sutter Coast Hospital Rural Program

ACGME code
1200500010
Program director
May Hong
Location
Crescent City, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
566
Latest cycle
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Sutter Health/Sutter Coast Hospital Rural Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Crescent City, California, sponsored by Sutter Health. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 566 applications.

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.

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
May Hong
Program coordinator
Danielle Preston
Coordinator phone
(707) 464-8880
Program phone
(209) 247-0862
Sponsoring institution
Sutter Health

800 East Washington Blvd Crescent City, CA 95531 Open in Google Maps

Sutter Health/Sutter Coast Hospital Rural Program: frequently asked questions

Does Sutter Health/Sutter Coast Hospital Rural Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Sutter Health/Sutter Coast Hospital Rural Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

How many residency positions does Sutter Health/Sutter Coast Hospital Rural Program offer?

Sutter Health/Sutter Coast Hospital Rural Program offers 2 first-year Family Medicine positions.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Sutter Health/Sutter Coast Hospital Rural Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Sutter Health/Sutter Coast Hospital Rural Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Sutter Health/Sutter Coast Hospital Rural Program located?

Sutter Health/Sutter Coast Hospital Rural Program is located at 800 East Washington Blvd Crescent City, CA 95531. Its sponsoring institution is Sutter Health.

Who is the program director of Sutter Health/Sutter Coast Hospital Rural Program?

The program director is May Hong. The program coordinator, Danielle Preston, is the usual contact for application questions.