--- title: "How to Apply to the SMCS Family Medicine Fellowship at Sutter Health Obstetrics" description: "We’ll start accepting applications between July 1 and August 15, by sending required documents by email. We'll offer virtual interviews in Sept to the top candidates and extend an offer by end of October. Our fellow will join us in late July of 2026." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-family-medicine-obstetrics/apply" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) / 3. [Graduate Medical Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme) / 4. [Fellowships](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships) / 5. [Family Medicine Obstetrics, Sacramento](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-family-medicine-obstetrics) / 6. Apply # How to Apply  **Section menu** - [Family Medicine Obstetrics, Sacramento](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-family-medicine-obstetrics "Family Medicine Obstetrics, Sacramento") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-family-medicine-obstetrics/about "About the Program") - [Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-family-medicine-obstetrics/apply "Apply") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-family-medicine-obstetrics/faculty "Faculty") - [Message From Our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-family-medicine-obstetrics/message-from-our-program-director "Message From Our Program Director") - [Rotations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-family-medicine-obstetrics/rotations "Rotations") - [Family Medicine Obstetrics, Sacramento](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-family-medicine-obstetrics "Family Medicine Obstetrics, Sacramento") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-family-medicine-obstetrics/about "About the Program") - [Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-family-medicine-obstetrics/apply "Apply") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-family-medicine-obstetrics/faculty "Faculty") - [Message From Our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-family-medicine-obstetrics/message-from-our-program-director "Message From Our Program Director") - [Rotations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-family-medicine-obstetrics/rotations "Rotations") - Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited Family Medicine residency program in the United States. - Applicants must be board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine. - Applicants will be required to have a California medical license, and a Federal DEA certificate prior to the beginning of the fellowship. - Applicants are required to submit: - Curriculum vitae - Personal statement - Procedure/Case Logs - At least two letters of recommendation including one from their Program Director and a faculty member/preceptor/colleague. - A letter of recommendation from a Family Medicine or OB/GYN physician who can speak to the applicant's clinical obstetrical skills is advisable. It is recommended that the fellow complete training in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) prior to starting the fellowship. ## Application Process We’ll start accepting applications between July 1 and August 15, by sending required documents by email. We'll offer virtual interviews in Sept to the top candidates and extend an offer by end of October. Our fellow will join us in late July of each year. For additional information or to apply please contact:  **Danielle Preston**  Administrative Secretary  Sutter Family Medicine Residency Program Email: [SutterFMOB@sutterhealth.org](mailto:SutterFMOB@sutterhealth.org) Phone: [916-731-7866](tel:916-731-7866) ## To Apply, Contact Danielle Preston  [Apply Now](mailto:SutterFMOB@sutterhealth.org) ### Living in Sacramento California's capital city is home to rural, suburban and urban neighborhoods, all with the mild climate California is famous for our dynamic downtown center is a hub for arts, music, theater, major league sports and one of the largest urban recreational parks in the country. 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