Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency at Shasta Community Health Center in Redding, CA, is an accredited program affiliated with UC Davis, focusing on comprehensive training in multiple disciplines, including obstetrics and pediatrics. With a focus on serving underserved areas, the program emphasizes community medicine and diversity. Residents gain exposure through strong mentorship, community engagement, and a commitment to addressing healthcare disparities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Shasta Community Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program is IMG-friendly as it accepts International Medical Graduates, although specific acceptance rates or explicit statistics have not been detailed. The program's mission includes preparing diverse and qualified family physicians, which suggests a welcoming environment for IMGs.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
Four residents are accepted in each class.
Program Website
Address
Shasta Community Health Center, Redding, California
Program Director
Amanda Mooneyham, MD, MPH, FAAFP
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are 4 categorical residents enrolled in the Family Medicine Residency program. Among them, 1 is identified as an International Medical Graduate, showcasing the program's commitment to diversity in residency training.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
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PGY-1 IMG
1
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum for first-year residents includes rotations in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Surgery, Community Medicine, and Electives, among others, ensuring comprehensive training across specialties.
Application
Applications are submitted through ERAS. For more details, refer to the links provided for ERAS Applications & FAQ and Residency Interviews.
# of Locations
Residents primarily work at Mercy Medical Center in Redding and also at affiliated rural clinics within 20 minutes from the residency center.
Fellowship
The program offers fellowship opportunities as part of its training, and recent graduates have additional resources to pursue post-residency fellowships affiliated with the University of California at Davis. This includes various subspecialties, but specific programs are not detailed.
Resident Life
Overview
Shasta Community Health Center sponsors an accredited Family Medicine Program affiliated with UC Davis, providing strong exposure to various medical fields including obstetrics, pediatrics, procedures, and homeless/community medicine, with an emphasis on training family physicians for rural areas.
On Call Schedule
Shared inpatient rotation, call coverage, and resident didactics with the Mercy Redding Family Medicine Residency Program.
# of Years of Program
The residency program is typically three years.
Housing
Information on specific housing options is not detailed. However, residents may have access to local accommodations during rural rotations.
Alumni
Alumni of the program go on to diverse career paths, including various fellowships. The program has a focus on rural and underserved communities, preparing graduates for service in these areas.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PG-I $71,760 per year; PG-II $75,348 per year; PG-III $79,115 per year. Other benefits include Health/Dental/Vision plans, all meals while on duty, lab coats provided, sick leave, four weeks of vacation per year, education allowance- $300, free parking, AAFP, DEA and Medical licensure, UpToDate access, Epocrates, ABFM Board Exam paid if taken during PG-III, moving allowance of $1,000, Pediatric ER Stipend, YMCA Membership, AMA, NVMA, CAFP, and AAFP Memberships, and Calm App.
PGY-1 Salary
$71,760 per year
Vacation
Residents are entitled to four weeks of vacation per year.