Program Curriculum
Family Medicine residents will rotate through a wide range of general and subspecialty-based experiences, primarily based at Memorial Medical Center. Residents receive clinical training through bedside teaching, small group discussions and didactic conferences.
PGY1
- Inpatient Medicine Service: 2 months
- Night Float: 1 month
- Family Medicine Practice: 1 month
- Pediatric EM: 1 month
- Maternal Infant Care: 2 months
- Behavioral Medicine/Social Determinants of Health: 1 month
- General Surgery: 1 month
- Musculoskeletal: 1 month
- Ambulatory Pediatrics: 1 month
- Community Family Medicine: 2 week
- Interventional Radiology: 2 weeks
- Elective: 1 month
PGY2
- Inpatient Medicine Service: 1 month
- ICU: 1 month
- Night Float: 1 month
- Family Medicine Practice: 1 month
- Pediatric EM: 1 month
- Pediatric Inpatient Service: 1 month
- Maternal Infant Care: 1 month
- Addiction/HIV: 1 month
- Geriatrics: 1 month
- Gynecology: 1 month
- Adult EM: 1 month
- Elective: 2 months
PGY3
- Inpatient Medicine Service: 1 month
- Family Medicine Practice: 1 month
- Pediatrics/Pediatric EM: 1 month
- Ambulatory Pediatrics: 1 month
- Musculoskeletal: 1 month
- Maternal Infant Care: 1 month
- Specialty (Cardiology/Renal): 1 month
- Specialty (Rheumatology/Dermatology): 1 month
- Specialty (Infectious Disease/GI): 1 month
- Elective: 3 months
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 Johnson, Family Medicine Residency
SMMC.FM.Residency@sutterhealth.org
Associate Program Director
Abdul Alim, M.D.
Erin Kiesel, D.O.
Program Director
RaeLeigh C. Payanes, M.D.