--- title: "Frequently Asked Questions at MMC Internal Medicine Residency at Sutter Health" description: "Answers to frequently asked questions about the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Memorial Medical Center." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/faqs" --- 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. [Internal Medicine, Modesto](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine) / 6. FAQs # Frequently Asked Questions **Section menu** - [Internal Medicine, Modesto](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine "Internal Medicine, Modesto") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/didactics "Didactics") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/apply "How to Apply") - [Message from our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/message-from-program-director "Message from our Program Director") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/residents "Residents") - [Internal Medicine, Modesto](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine "Internal Medicine, Modesto") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/didactics "Didactics") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/apply "How to Apply") - [Message from our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/message-from-program-director "Message from our Program Director") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/residents "Residents") **What is the program’s overall philosophy?** The Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program is dedicated to training residents to become board-certified internal medicine physician leaders who are compassionate, collaborative, and skilled at providing the highest quality of safe, cost-conscious and evidence-based care. In alignment with the mission of the sponsoring institution, Sutter Health, the program will work to enhance the well-being of the Central Valley communities we serve through a commitment to compassion and excellence in the healthcare services provided. **How many residents are in the program?** There are 64 residents in the Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center Internal Medicine Program, comprising 57 categorical positions and 7 preliminary positions. **When will the program begin accepting residents?** The program will begin interviews in October 2024 for the inaugural class in July 2025. **What are the annual residency salary and benefits?** At Sutter Health, our employees are our most important assets, and we're fortunate to have attracted some of the most talented professionals. We strive to provide our employees with a highly comprehensive benefit package and extend these benefits to our residents. [Salary, compensation, and benefits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/about/salary-benefits?sc_site=SutterHealth&sc_lang=en) are commensurate to the residents’ current program year. _\*Disclaimer: This information does not apply to any employee who is in a collective bargaining unit represented by a recognized labor organization unless otherwise specified in a collective bargaining agreement._ ### Living in Modesto The friendly city of Modesto is known for its strong agricultural roots, art, nature and community. Located in the Center of California, Modesto is an easy drive away from San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe. [Get to Know the Area](https://visitmodesto.com/) ### Contact U Associate Program Director Amir Akmal, MD  Rajasekhar Sanapala, MD   Program Administrator Jamie Davila, Internal Medicine Residency  [SMMC.IM.Residency@sutterhealth.org](mailto:SMMC.IM.Residency@sutterhealth.org) Program Director Kriti Sharma, MD [Get In Touch](mailto:SMMC.IM.Residency@sutterhealth.org) ### Living in Modesto The friendly city of Modesto is known for its strong agricultural roots, art, nature and community. Located in the Center of California, Modesto is an easy drive away from San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe.  [Get to Know the Area](https://visitmodesto.com/) ### Contact Us Associate Program Coordinator Kriti Sharma, MD   Program Coordinator Jamie Davila, Internal Medicine Residency  [SMMC.IM.Residency@sutterhealth.org](mailto:SMMC.IM.Residency@sutterhealth.org) Program Director James Kruer, MD [Get In Touch](mailto:SMMC.IM.Residency@sutterhealth.org) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"MedicalOrganization","name":"Sutter Health","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/#medicalorganization","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org","logo":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/static/images/sutter-health-logo.svg","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"2200 River Plaza Drive","addressLocality":"Sacramento","addressRegion":"CA","postalCode":"95833","addressCountry":"US"},"areaServed":{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"California"},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/SutterHealth","https://www.instagram.com/sutterhealth/","https://x.com/SutterHealth","https://www.youtube.com/sutterhealth","https://www.linkedin.com/company/sutter-health","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutter_Health"]} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","name":"Frequently Asked Questions at MMC Internal Medicine Residency at Sutter Health ","description":"Answers to frequently asked questions about the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Memorial Medical Center.","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/faqs","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/faqs#breadcrumblist"}} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine/faqs#breadcrumblist","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Education","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Graduate Medical Education","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Residencies","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"name":"Internal Medicine, Modesto","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/mmc-internal-medicine"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":6,"name":"FAQs"}]} ```