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St Joseph's Medical Center Program

Transitional Year 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
9990500250
Program director
Gary Olds
Location
Stockton, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
552
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St Joseph's Medical Center Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Stockton, California, sponsored by St Joseph's Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 552 applications and invited about 20.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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

Interview rate
20.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White33%
  • Asian67%

Contact and location

Program director
Gary Olds
Program coordinator
Jessica Oliveira
Coordinator phone
(209) 547-7142
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?

St Joseph's Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is St Joseph's Medical Center Program?

St Joseph's Medical Center Program received 552 applications and interviewed about 20.3% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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 Gary Olds. The program coordinator, Jessica Oliveira, is the usual contact for application questions.