ID: 1400500933
Sierra View Medical Center Program
Porterville, CA
Data Last updated: 10/23/2025
Overview
Program & Work Schedule
Overview
Overview

Our hospital is a district hospital in CA, governed by a Board of Directors elected by the local population. We serve a catchment area of approximately 100,000 individuals, with a breakdown that is approximately 50% Hispanic (many native Spanish speakers), 38% Caucasian, with remaining 12% a mix of other ethnic origins. It is a medically underserved area. Residents work directly with attendings. We have medical students from CHSU-COM rotate with us.
Information
Program best described as
Community-based
Primary Teaching Site
Sierra View Medical Center
Accredited length of training
3
Required length
3
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028 Yes
Program start dates July 1
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Paul Watanakunakorn MD
Sierra View Med Ctr
Internal Medicine Pgm
465 W Putnam Ave
Porterville, CA 93257
Tel: (559) 788-6126
Fax:
E-mail: [email protected]
Person to contact for more information about the program: Mia Zaninovich
Sierra View Med Ctr
Internal Medicine Pgm
465 W Putnam Ave
Porterville, CA 93257
Tel: (559) 788-6156
Fax:
E-mail: [email protected]
Survey Received: 8/13/2025

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Location

Sierra View Med Ctr
Internal Medicine Pgm
465 W Putnam Ave
Porterville, CA 93257

Sponsor

Sierra View Medical Center
465 W Putnam Ave
Porterville, CA 93257