Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program

Modesto, CALast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Modesto, CA, located in the Central Valley, is known for its rich agricultural history and vibrant arts scene. Our program serves a diverse patient population, offering unique clinical experiences in both urban and rural settings. We provide specialized training in cardiology and ICU rotations, emphasizing professionalism and comprehensive care. Our curriculum includes faculty-led mentorship and milestone-based evaluations, ensuring residents are well-prepared for independent practice.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

26 Positions

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Avg Work Hours

Program Setting

Community

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

-- Vacation Days
-- Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Kriti Sharma, MD
Sutter Health

[email protected]

Primary Program Contact

Jamie Davila
Sutter Health

[email protected]
(209) 569-7493
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 1400500010

Locations

Sutter Health
1700 Coffee Road
1700 Coffee Rd
Modesto, CA 95355-2803

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Sutter Health

2200 River Plaza Dr
Sacramento, CA 95833

Participant Locations

Memorial Medical Center

1700 Coffee Road
Modesto, CA 95355

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

426 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

16.4:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1135140C2, 1135140P0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter from a department chair
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Yes, Minimum 1, Maximum 1

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

No cap on the number of years.

Gap Experience Requirement

Data not provided by program

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

0:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (--)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

June 16

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - P

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s26

PGY-2s19

PGY-3s19

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

DEC15

Application Due

Dec 15, 2025

OCT6

Interview Period Starts

Oct 6, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

2027 - 2028

JAN31

Application Due

Jan 31, 2027

OCT5

Interview Period Starts

Oct 5, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

N/A

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Moving allowance

Housing stipend

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Yes

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

Research rotation

Not available

Not Offered

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Data not provided by program

Salary Compensation

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Vacation Days0

Sick Days0

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

31 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

Quality of Life Information*

Modesto, CA

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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Sutter Health/Memorial Medical Center Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Data not provided by program

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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