Sutter Health Rural Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Jackson, CA(Jackson, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#418
Specialty Rank
$85,552
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#418
Family Medicine Ranking
45th Percentile
Top 55% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200500767
- NRMP Code:
- 1135120C2YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 24
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 100%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We embrace diversity and providers here have become advocates for our patients, communities and profession for more than 25 years. Here, you'll become a compassionate provider of full-spectrum primary care with three years of progressive education and service in supportive, award-winning clinical environments.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems 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
Optional
Salary Progression
$85,552
PGY-1
$90,138
PGY-2
$95,670
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 113(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $1.0M
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $44K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 47.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 48 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.37
- Poverty Rate
- 23.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
78°F
Winter
63°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
27"
Humidity
73%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
20.34
Gas (per gallon)
$5.42
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200500767
- NRMP Code:
- 1135120C2YOG
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 24
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Dineen J Greer
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/5/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 16
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1135120C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Sutter Amador Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Sutter Amador Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Lindsay Carlsoon
- Contact Email:
- lindsay.carlson@sutterhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 72
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J1
- IMG Percentage
- 16.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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