Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Sierra Nevada Family Medicine Residency Program is an integrated rural training program focused on training family physicians for underserved communities. It offers a well-rounded experience over three years, with residents starting at the Methodist Hospital for their intern year and transitioning to Grass Valley for advanced training. This unique program emphasizes work-life balance in a scenic area rich with outdoor activities. It encourages clerkships for fourth-year medical students which are not prerequisites for acceptance but can help students gauge their interest in the program. Dedicated to diversity and community health, this residency program fosters inclusive training.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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Categorical Positions
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Program Website
Address
155 Glasson Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Program Director
Erin Kolb
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Current Residents
Overview
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents complete their intern year (PGY-1) at Methodist Hospital and Mercy Family Medical Clinic in Sacramento, CA. In their 2nd and 3rd years (PGY-2 and PGY-3), residents will train in Grass Valley, CA at Chapa-De Indian Health Clinic, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, and local subspecialty outpatient offices.
Application
The application information can be found on the residency program's website. Specific details on deadlines, interview dates, and additional materials were not included in the extracted text.
# of Locations
Multiple, including Sacramento, CA and Grass Valley, CA.
Fellowship
The program offers post-residency job opportunities in rural Northern California, specifically in underserved areas. However, there are no specific fellowships mentioned in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
The Sierra Nevada Family Medicine Residency Program is committed to quality-driven, team-based training that compassionately puts the patient first, regardless of income, race, or gender.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Usually 3 years (PGY-1 to PGY-3), with the first year spent primarily at Methodist Hospital.
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Alumni
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Includes salary and benefits information available at https://www.dignityhealth.org/sacramento/for-physicians/dignity-health-sierra-nevada-family-medicine-residency-program/salary-and-benefits.
PGY-1 Salary
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