Sierra View Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Porterville, CA(Porterville, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
#623
Specialty Rank
$58,264
PGY1 Salary
80.0%
IMG %
#623
Internal Medicine Ranking
0Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400500933
- NRMP Code:
- 2278140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 200
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 15
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our hospital is a district hospital in CA, governed by a Board of Directors elected by the local population. We serve a catchment area of approximately 100,000 individuals, with a breakdown that is approximately 50% Hispanic (many native Spanish speakers), 38% Caucasian, with remaining 12% a mix of other ethnic origins. It is a medically underserved area. Residents work directly with attendings. We have medical students from CHSU-COM rotate with us.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$58,264
PGY-1
$60,156
PGY-2
$62,156
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: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
- 108(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $1.0M
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $53K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 69.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 33 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.66
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
73°F
Winter
58°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
36"
Humidity
58%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.17
Restaurant Meal
20.7
Gas (per gallon)
$5.52
Gym Membership
51
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400500933
- NRMP Code:
- 2278140C0
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 200
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Paul Watanakunakorn
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- 210
- 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:
- 2278140C0, 2278140P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Sierra View Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Sierra View Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Mia Zaninovich
- Contact Email:
- imresidencyinquiries@sierra-view.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 16
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:16PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 35
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 80.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 10.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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