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Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine Program

Family Medicine residency program in Modesto, California, sponsored by Valley Consortium for Medical Education.

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About Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine Program

ACGME code
1200513703
Program director
Lauren Brown-Berchtold
Location
Modesto, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
550
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
54%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Modesto, California, sponsored by Valley Consortium for Medical Education. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 550 applications and invited about 26.5% 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 54% 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 55 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
8
Interview rate
26.5%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates36%
  • US IMGs36%
  • Non-US IMGs18%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White7%
  • Asian82%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Lauren Brown-Berchtold
Program coordinator
Misty Hansen
Coordinator phone
(209) 596-9877
Program phone
(209) 923-0149
Sponsoring institution
Valley Consortium for Medical Education

Valley Family Medicine Residency of Modesto 1400 Florida Avenue Suite 102 Modesto, CA 95350 Open in Google Maps

Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine 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 Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 54% of residents at Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine 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 Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine Program offer?

Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine Program?

Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine Program received 550 applications and interviewed about 26.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine 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 Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine Program located?

Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine Program is located at Valley Family Medicine Residency of Modesto 1400 Florida Avenue Suite 102 Modesto, CA 95350. Its sponsoring institution is Valley Consortium for Medical Education.

Who is the program director of Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine Program?

The program director is Lauren Brown-Berchtold. The program coordinator, Misty Hansen, is the usual contact for application questions.