--- title: "Memorial Medical Center Modesto Family Medicine Residency Program at Sutter Health" description: "Memorial Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program Developing residents into skilled clinicians and tomorrow’s physician leaders to enhance the well-being of the communities we serve." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) / 3. [Graduate Medical Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme) / 4. [Residencies](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies) / 5. Family Medicine, Modesto ![pediatrician-with-patient](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/MMC-Family-Medicine-Residency/pediatrician-with-patient.jpg?h=3250&iar=0&w=5000) 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. [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/about) [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/apply) ![pediatrician-with-patient](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/MMC-Family-Medicine-Residency/pediatrician-with-patient.jpg?h=3250&iar=0&w=5000) **Section menu** - [Family Medicine, Modesto](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine "Family Medicine, Modesto") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/didactics "Didactics") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/apply "How to Apply") - [Message From Our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/message-from-program-director "Message From Our Program Director") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/residents "Residents") - [Family Medicine, Modesto](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine "Family Medicine, Modesto") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/didactics "Didactics") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/apply "How to Apply") - [Message From Our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/message-from-program-director "Message From Our Program Director") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/residents "Residents") ## 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. ### Program Details ### [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/apply) ### [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/curriculum) ### [Didactic Activities](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/didactics) ### [FAQ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/faqs) ### [Salary and Benefits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/salary-benefits) ### [Resident Wellness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/wellness) ![students-in-class](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/SRMC-Emergency-Medicine/SRMC-Emergency-Medicine-Faculty-_-Sutter-Health/students-in-class.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ## 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. [Our Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/faculty) ![students-in-class](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/SRMC-Emergency-Medicine/SRMC-Emergency-Medicine-Faculty-_-Sutter-Health/students-in-class.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ![doctor-and-patient1000x677](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/restored/doctor-and-patient1000x677.jpg?h=677&iar=0&w=1000) ## 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. [Our Clinical Experiences](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/curriculum) ![residents-at-table-talking](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/residents-at-table-talking.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ## 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. [Our Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/residents) ![residents-at-table-talking](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/residents-at-table-talking.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ## 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. [Our Research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/research) ### 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. [Get to Know the Area](https://visitmodesto.com/) ### Contact Us Program Administrator, Medical Education Tracie Johnson, Family Medicine Residency  [**SMMC.FM.Residency@sutterhealth.org**](mailto:SMMC.FM.Residency@sutterhealth.org) Associate Program Director Abdul Alim, M.D. Erin Kiesel, D.O. 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