St Joseph's Medical Center Program
NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Stockton, CA(Stockton, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
$74,880
PGY1 Salary
33.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1800500004
- NRMP Code:
- 2161180C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 9
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Launched in 2022, our program delivers 48 months of ACGME-accredited neurology training in Stockton-a medically underserved, ethnically diverse Central Valley population. With partnerships at UC Davis and Touro University, we offer broad inpatient and outpatient training including stroke/vascular neurology, neuroradiology, neurocritical care, general neurology, EMG/EEG, and continuity clinic experience.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$74,880
PGY-1
$76,003
PGY-2
$77,143
PGY-3
$78,300
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 134(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $802K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.6K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $84K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 42.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 29 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.73
- Poverty Rate
- 9.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
64°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
54%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
18
Gas (per gallon)
$4.80
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1800500004
- NRMP Code:
- 2161180C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Richard Riemer
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/6/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 2161180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Joseph's Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Joseph's Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Mariam Benyamein
- Contact Email:
- mariam.benyamein900@commonspirit.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 40
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 58.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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