Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program
About This Program
Our Internal Medicine Residency is housed within California's second-largest County-owned health and hospital system. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County, regardless of income. Our graduates are known for their exceptional clinical skills and match into top fellowships and jobs. Follow this link to learn more: https://scvmc.scvh.org/education-training/residency-programs/internal-m…
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
David Jacobson, MD
Santa Clara Valley Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Amy Luu
Santa Clara Valley Med Ctr
Locations
Santa Clara Valley Med Ctr
Dept of Medicine, 1A012
751 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128-2604
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 94305-4007
3801 Miranda Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1207
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21-28 Vacation Days and 20 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.