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Sutter Health/Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento/Davis Hospital Program

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

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About Sutter Health/Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento/Davis Hospital Program

ACGME code
1200531556
Program director
Ryan Spielvogel
Location
Sacramento, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
529
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Sutter Health/Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento/Davis Hospital Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by Sutter Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 529 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women73%
  • Men27%
  • White27%
  • Asian59%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%

Contact and location

Program director
Ryan Spielvogel
Program coordinator
Kenneth Enad
Coordinator phone
(972) 310-4547
Program phone
(916) 731-7919
Sponsoring institution
Sutter Health

Sutter Health Family Medicine 1201 Alhambra Blvd, Suite 340 Sacramento, CA 95816 Open in Google Maps

Sutter Health/Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento/Davis Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Sutter Health/Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento/Davis Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Sutter Health/Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento/Davis Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Sutter Health/Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento/Davis Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Sutter Health/Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento/Davis Hospital Program offer?

Sutter Health/Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento/Davis Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Sutter Health/Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento/Davis Hospital 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/Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento/Davis Hospital Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Sutter Health/Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento/Davis Hospital Program located?

Sutter Health/Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento/Davis Hospital Program is located at Sutter Health Family Medicine 1201 Alhambra Blvd, Suite 340 Sacramento, CA 95816. Its sponsoring institution is Sutter Health.

Who is the program director of Sutter Health/Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento/Davis Hospital Program?

The program director is Ryan Spielvogel. The program coordinator, Kenneth Enad, is the usual contact for application questions.