Sierra Vista Program

The UC Davis Stockton Family Medicine Residency Program at San Joaquin General Hospital in San Joaquin County, California, offers a comprehensive and community-based residency affiliated with the University of California at Davis. Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), this program has a rich history dating back over 40 years, dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and outstanding clinical education in Family Medicine, particularly to the underserved communities of California's Central Valley.

Key Features: - Community-Based Program: Focused on serving the medically underserved population in San Joaquin County, providing a broad exposure to various medical conditions and patient demographics. - State-of-the-Art Facilities: The hospital has seen modern additions, transforming it into a contemporary facility equipped with the latest in medical technology, including their own MRI machine and Cerner EMR for seamless patient care. - Collegiate Environment: The program fosters a collegial relationship with other residency programs in the hospital, encouraging interdisciplinary learning and support. - Comprehensive Training: Offers a wide range of educational opportunities across all aspects of Family Medicine, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to work in any setting, including rural, urban, inner-city, and suburban environments. - Specialized Clinics: Residents have access to specialized clinics, such as the Cesar Chavez Family Medicine Clinic, allowing for a well-rounded clinical education, with exposure to procedures and patient care in a variety of settings. - Trauma Center Experience: The hospital is a designated Level III Trauma Center, providing residents with critical care experience and exposure to a wide range of trauma cases. - Diverse Patient Population: With a significant part of San Joaquin County designated as "medically underserved," residents engage in meaningful work expanding hospital services to meet community needs, while also participating in outreach efforts like COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics.

Application Requirements: - ERAS application - Dean's Letter and Medical School Transcripts - Three Letters of Recommendation (One must be from Family Medicine) - Medical School completion within the last three years - Maximum one failure in USMLE Step I/COMLEX Level I and USMLE II-CK/COMLEX Level II-CE, and USMLE II-CS/COMLEX Level II-PE - Registration in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) - California Medical Board Postgraduate Training Letter (PTL) required for all medical graduates, to be obtained within 180 days of starting an ACGME accredited program in California. - For IMGs: Valid ECFMG Certificate, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or ECFMG-sponsored J-1 Visa. Documented U.S. clinical experience is not required but desirable. - The program does not directly sponsor J-1 or H-1 visas but accepts ECFMG-sponsored J-1 Visas.

This program offers a unique combination of a supportive educational environment, with a heavy emphasis on serving underserved populations, and a wide range of clinical experiences. It is designed to train family medicine physicians who are dedicated to community health while being adept at handling a broad spectrum of medical conditions.