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Adventist Health Central California Network (Hanford) Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Hanford, CA(Hanford, California Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$74,694
PGY1 Salary
92.3%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200513685
NRMP Code:
2029120C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
75

Contact Information

Joshua E Strunk
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
10 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are a community-based program and provide each resident the benefit of clinical experiences and innovative educational opportunities through a multi-disciplinary approach. The strength of our program lies in its people who comprise it- our family-oriented faculty who are diverse in background and interests, dedicated residents, and staff. With the support of community health care partners and specialists, we provide an opportunity for the best learning environment.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$74,694
PGY-1
$78,429
PGY-2
$82,353
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Hanford, CA
Metropolitan Area
Hanford, California Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
106(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$1.1M
Median Monthly Rent
$3.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$58K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
56.1%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
445K
Median Age
31 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.33999999999999997
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
71°F
Winter
56°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
56%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.00
Restaurant Meal
16.02
Gas (per gallon)
$4.27
Gym Membership
40

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$74,694
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$70,466
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200513685
NRMP Code:
2029120C0
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
75
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Joshua E Strunk
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
4/1/2025 - 9/30/2025
Interview Period:
10/13/2025 - 12/31/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2029120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Adventist Health Hanford Central Valley Network
Primary Teaching Site:
Adventist Health Hanford Central Valley Network
Contact Person:
Alisa L Vance-Freitas
Contact Email:
vanceal@ah.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
10 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
92.3%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
93rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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