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title: "How to Apply to SMCS Hospitalist Fellowship at Sutter Health"
description: "To apply for the Hospitalist Fellowship, please send a copy of your current CV and personal statement to Justin Chavez by email at develops@sutterhealth.org."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-hospitalist/apply"
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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.  [Hospitalist, Sacramento](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-hospitalist) /
6.  How to Apply

# How to Apply

**Section menu**

-   [Hospitalist, Sacramento](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-hospitalist "Hospitalist, Sacramento")
    -   [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-hospitalist/about "About the Program")
        
    -   [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-hospitalist/faculty "Faculty")
        
    -   [Fellows](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-hospitalist/fellows "Fellows")
        
    -   [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-hospitalist/apply "How to Apply")
        
    -   [Rotations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-hospitalist/rotations "Rotations")
        

-   [Hospitalist, Sacramento](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-hospitalist "Hospitalist, Sacramento")
    -   [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-hospitalist/about "About the Program")
        
    -   [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-hospitalist/faculty "Faculty")
        
    -   [Fellows](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-hospitalist/fellows "Fellows")
        
    -   [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-hospitalist/apply "How to Apply")
        
    -   [Rotations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/smcs-hospitalist/rotations "Rotations")
        

## Eligibility

Fellowship applicants should have completed a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency program and be board-eligible with certification pending. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in teaching and clinical care. They should have a DEA license and an unrestricted California Medical License by the time of the start of the program. Failure to obtain hospital privileges will be cause for ineligibility.

## Application Process

To apply for the Hospitalist Fellowship, please send a copy of your current CV and personal statement to Justin Chavez by email at [ClinicianRecruitment@sutterhealth.org](mailto:ClinicianRecruitment@sutterhealth.org). Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Fellowships begin in July. The salary for the academic year is $110,000 plus benefits including options for medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, disability and liability coverage.

## To Apply, Contact Justin Chavez

[Apply Now](mailto:ClinicianRecruitment@sutterhealth.org)

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### Contact Us

**Justin Chavez**  
Physician & APC Recruiter  
[ClinicianRecruitment@sutterhealth.org](mailto:ClinicianRecruitment@sutterhealth.org)

[Get In Touch](mailto:ClinicianRecruitment@sutterhealth.org)

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