Mercy Medical Center (Merced) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Merced, CA(Merced, California Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
$71,760
PGY1 Salary
79.2%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200521459
- NRMP Code:
- 3080120C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 144
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 7
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 12.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Mercy Merced FMRP trains resident physicians who will be able to provide comprehensive care and continuity of care to their patients in a caring manner. Training to provide care in rural and under-served environments is a major tenet of our philosophy of residency education. Our faculty operates a private practice separate from the hospital which gives our residents more opportunities to achieve their clinical goals, procedure training, and a broader education in practice management.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$71,760
PGY-1
$77,142
PGY-2
$82,506
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 107(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $1.1M
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $84K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 58.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 52 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.72
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
57°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
77%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
18.54
Gas (per gallon)
$4.94
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200521459
- NRMP Code:
- 3080120C0
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 144
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- John Paik-Tesch
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/20/2026 - 1/14/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3080120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Mercy Medical Center Merced
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Mercy Medical Center Merced
- Contact Person:
- Ka Thor
- Contact Email:
- ka.thor@commonspirit.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 79.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 75th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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