NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

St Joseph's Medical Center Program

Neurology residency program in Stockton, California, sponsored by St Joseph's Medical Center.

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About St Joseph's Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1800500004
Program director
Manveer GARCHA
Location
Stockton, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
391
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
31%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St Joseph's Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Stockton, California, sponsored by St Joseph's Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 391 applications and invited about 18.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 31% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed17%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed36%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed3%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
18.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates19%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White19%
  • Asian63%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Manveer GARCHA
Program coordinator
Corina Crespin
Coordinator phone
(209) 547-7142
Program phone
(209) 645-4005
Sponsoring institution
St Joseph's Medical Center

1800 N. California Street Stockton, CA 95204 Open in Google Maps

St Joseph's Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Joseph's Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St Joseph's Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is St Joseph's Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 31% of residents at St Joseph's Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does St Joseph's Medical Center Program offer?

St Joseph's Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St Joseph's Medical Center Program?

St Joseph's Medical Center Program received 391 applications and interviewed about 18.7% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at St Joseph's Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent St Joseph's Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 17%.

Where is St Joseph's Medical Center Program located?

St Joseph's Medical Center Program is located at 1800 N. California Street Stockton, CA 95204. Its sponsoring institution is St Joseph's Medical Center.

Who is the program director of St Joseph's Medical Center Program?

The program director is Manveer GARCHA. The program coordinator, Corina Crespin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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