Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Valley Family Medicine Residency of Modesto offers a comprehensive training program focused on serving diverse populations within a community health setting. The program emphasizes a curriculum rich in practical experiences, including unique opportunities in women's health, addiction medicine, and global health. It supports the wellness of residents through initiatives such as protected wellness time. The faculty consists of mission-driven professionals dedicated to mentorship and quality education. The program is located in Modesto, California, with access to excellent family amenities and activities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not provide specified details on IMG acceptance rates. However, it mentions welcoming diversity and inclusion, which often implies some level of acceptance of international medical graduates (IMGs). There is no explicit indication regarding ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship processes, which may require further inquiry for prospective IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
12
Categorical Positions (detail)
12 PGY-1 slots
Program Website
Address
1400 Florida Ave, Suite 102, Modesto, California 95350
Program Director
Kathleen Kearns, MD, FAAFP
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has a total of 36 residents, with 12 dedicated slots for PGY-1 (Post-Graduate Year 1). Specific information on the mix of residency backgrounds among these residents is not disclosed.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Might you fall in love with a certain sub-field of family medicine during your PGY1 year? You can choose an area of concentration and focus your elective activities in that area, such as women's health, HIV care, addiction medicine, global health, sports medicine. Weekly behavioral medicine wellness seminar and protected wellness time (1/2 day per quarter).
Application
# of Locations
1
Fellowship
The program does not explicitly mention available fellowship opportunities, but it offers diverse electives and rotations, highlighting areas like Global Health, HIV Care, Addiction Medicine, and Women's Health, indicating potential postgraduate fellowship paths in those specialties.
Resident Life
Overview
We welcome diversity and stand for inclusion :)
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
A unique curriculum emphasizing inclusivity, care for underserved communities, and opportunities for rotations in various subfields.
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