Family Health Centers of San Diego Program
About This Program
The FHCSD Family Medicine Residency program is a FQHC Community Health Center based program which provides comprehensive full spectrum training in Family Medicine with a focus on underserved populations with diverse backgrounds. Our continuity clinic cares for immigrants and refugees. We have developed six tracks focusing on HIV, Addiction, Reproductive Pregnancy Care, Sports Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Global Health.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Zachary Thomas, MD
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Primary Program Contact
Valentina McNeal
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Locations
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Family Medicine Residency Program
5454 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115
823 Gateway Center Way
San Diego, CA 92102
4077 Fifth Ave
San Diego, CA 92103-2180
3020 Children'S Way
San Diego, CA 92123-4282
1809 National Ave
San Diego, CA 92113
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
3541 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104
5555 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
4094 Fourth Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jan 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 15, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.