SurgeryCommunity-based

San Joaquin General Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in French Camp, California, sponsored by San Joaquin General Hospital.

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About San Joaquin General Hospital Program

ACGME code
4400512055
Program director
Gabriel Herscu
Location
French Camp, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
625
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
15%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

San Joaquin General Hospital Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in French Camp, California, sponsored by San Joaquin General Hospital. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 625 applications and invited about 8.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 15% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
8.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White50%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%

Contact and location

Program director
Gabriel Herscu
Program coordinator
Katherine Frazier
Coordinator phone
(209) 468-6620
Sponsoring institution
San Joaquin General Hospital

500 W. Hospital Road French Camp, CA 95231 Open in Google Maps

San Joaquin General Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does San Joaquin General Hospital Program sponsor visas?

San Joaquin General Hospital 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 San Joaquin General Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 15% of residents at San Joaquin General Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does San Joaquin General Hospital Program offer?

San Joaquin General Hospital Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is San Joaquin General Hospital Program?

San Joaquin General Hospital Program received 625 applications and interviewed about 8.8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for San Joaquin General 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 San Joaquin General Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is San Joaquin General Hospital Program located?

San Joaquin General Hospital Program is located at 500 W. Hospital Road French Camp, CA 95231. Its sponsoring institution is San Joaquin General Hospital.

Who is the program director of San Joaquin General Hospital Program?

The program director is Gabriel Herscu. The program coordinator, Katherine Frazier, is the usual contact for application questions.

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