About Us

How to Apply

Banner Image

We are looking for applicants who fit our mission. These applicants demonstrate commitment to the ideals of family medicine and whole-person care, possess and develop excellent clinical and interpersonal skills and are willing to provide care to the underserved with energy and compassion.

Our program

We offer a supportive, hands-on training environment designed to help residents grow both personally and professionally while serving our diverse community. Our program features include:

  • Active accreditation by ACGME
  • Deadline for application is December 15
  • Applications must be submitted through ERAS only
  • Residency Complement: 4-4-4
  • Fully furnished resident suite
  • On-call rooms and bathrooms with a shower
  • Didactic facility with smartboard
  • Complimentary drinks and snacks are provided by Nutritional Services
  • Designated physician parking

Expenses to relocate to Hanford, CA will be reimbursed up to $1,500 and expenses to relocate from Hanford, CA to Sonora, CA will be reimbursed up to $1,500. All receipts are to be submitted to Program Coordinator who will secure and forward them to the Human Performance Department (said money may be taxable). Moving expenses include: moving truck, boxes, tape, packing paper/bubble wrap, hitch, gas. 

Basic qualifications for consideration

To ensure candidates are well prepared for success in our program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum of three letters of recommendation
  • Five years or less since medical school graduation (some exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
  • U.S. citizen, green card holder, or permanent resident status. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered
  • Passing USMLE scores with no more than one failed attempt on any of the steps
  • No practice of medicine in CA since medical school graduation
  • Personal statements demonstrating interest in rural family medicine (interest in practicing in a rural area)

Interviews are by invitation only and only qualified applicants will be interviewed. Due to the high volume of applications, telephone calls and emails requesting an interview or inquiring into application status are not accepted. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Learn how to apply

Baidu