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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.

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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.

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Message From the Director

We 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.

RaeLeigh C. Payanes, M.D. – Program Director

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.

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