Sutter Memorial Medical Center
Family Medicine Residency
This 3-year family medicine residency program will provide you with a vast range of clinical experiences while connecting you to the communities we live and work in.
Learn the Full Scope of Family Medicine
Practice full-scope family medicine with innovative maternal-infant care experiences and family-centered primary care. Unlike other residency programs, we offer unique and interesting rotations, including social determinants of health, community medicine, the business of medicine, medical ethics, research, street medicine and culinary medicine.
Each year, we welcome 13 residents to our program for rigorous instruction from some of the best and brightest physicians at Sutter Health. The complexity and breadth of clinical cases and diverse patient populations are balanced with support, compassion, and the tools you need to provide safe, high-quality compassionate care.
RaeLeigh C. Payanes, M.D. – Program DirectorWe emphasize a family-centered, comprehensive, and full-scope learning experience during residency, so you’re prepared for the career of your dreams. We incorporate scholarly work, advocacy and community service into your schedules so that you can grow personally and professionally while connecting with this community in a more meaningful and fulfilling way.
Meaningful Mentorships
Train alongside board-certified and licensed physicians with extensive teaching experience. These dedicated doctors mentor each of our residents, sharing their passion for lifelong learning and improving the lives of their patients and their communities.
Patient-Focused Clinics
Our innovative curriculum focuses on the whole person, caring for the family unit and the community they belong to. We prioritize being patient-centered throughout your clinical experience, from maternity and birth to pediatrics, adult medicine, geriatric care and beyond.
Meet the MMC Family Medicine Residents
Our Family Medicine Residency program at MMC is dedicated to training compassionate, skilled physicians who are committed to providing comprehensive care to diverse communities. Our residents gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, guided by experienced faculty, to prepare them for successful careers in family medicine. Get to know the future leaders of healthcare here at MMC.
Vibrant Research Community
Research and scholarship are integral pieces of evidence-based medicine. Your research here will give you the strong foundation you’ll need, with a focused research curriculum, mentorship and facilitation through the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process.
Living in Modesto
In the heart of a thriving agricultural community, Modesto is a great place to explore farmers' markets and connect with your neighbors. You can also participate in one of our many community events celebrating local art and culture.
Contact Us
Program Coordinator
Tracie Hannink, Family Medicine Residency
SMMC.FM.Residency@sutterhealth.org
Associate Program Director
Erin Kiesel, D.O.
Program Director
RaeLeigh C. Payanes, M.D.