--- title: "A Message From the MMC Family Medicine Residency Program Director at Sutter Health" description: "Read a message from the Sutter Roseville Medical Center Anesthesiology Residency Program Director, RaeLeigh C. Payanes, M.D." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine/message-from-program-director" --- 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](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/memorial-medical-family-medicine) / 6. Message From Our Program Director # A Message From Our Program Director **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") ![Dr. Alexandria Meyers](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Headshots/oct-2026-photos-(1)/meyers_alexandria.jpg "Alexandria Meyers, M.D.") Dr. Alexandria Meyers received her medical degree at University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed her residency at Sutter Sacramento Family Medicine Residency. She served as assistant clinical professor at UCSF Fresno Family Medicine Residency for several years before becoming core faculty with Sutter's Memorial Medical Center Family Medicine Residency, providing care to the community where she grew up. Dr. Meyers provides full spectrum care for all ages, including women's health and specialized in HIV medicine. She is passionate about providing patient centered care and mentoring the future generation of physicians. Dr. Meyers is married with two children and enjoys spending time with her family, reading and hiking. Alexandria Meyers Program Director, Family Medicine Residency ### 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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