Welcome,
Thank you for your interest in the Mercy Redding Family Practice Residency Program. Detailed information on our program can be found at http://fpnetwork.ucdavis.edu/redding/intro.htm
We are a member of the University of California, Davis Network of Affiliated Family Practice Residency Programs. The primary objective of the Family Practice Residency Network is to provide a rich graduate experience in family medicine which implements the principles of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education, and the American Board of Family Practice.
It is our goal to train high-quality family physicians to meet the health care needs of California, to practice with medically underserved populations, and to be leaders in their medical communities. The UCD Family Practice Residency Network includes eight separate programs: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Martinez; Mercy Medical Center, Merced; Doctors Medical Center, Modesto; Mercy Medical Center, Redding; University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento; San Joaquin General Hospital, Stockton; Sutter Health, Sacramento and Davis; David Grant USAF Medical Center,Travis AFB. Our affiliated program at Travis Air Force Base does not participate in the NRMP.)
Intern Positions:
In order to ensure the best interview date, please submit all application materials no later than December 1, 2008. After this date, applications will be individually reviewed for consideration. The application process for the UCD Network is centralized at the Sacramento Network Office. You need to submit an ERAS application to each program you are interested in. (we only accept applications through ERAS) Applications and interviews for all Network programs are coordinated through the Network Recruitment Coordinator. All applications are screened based on merit. Network programs will only accept applications received through ERAS- the Electronic Residency Application Service (AAMC). No other application will be accepted for intern positions. For more information on obtaining an application, please contact your Dean's office. International medical students should contact the ECFMG.
International Medical Graduates:
The following items are needed by all International Medical Graduate applicants:
- A current (within one year) Evaluation Status Letter from the Medical Board of California, indicating no training deficiencies, before beginning postgraduate training in any of our Family Practice Residency programs.
- A current ECFMG certificate.
Please note: If you have more than 36 months of post graduate training in the USA, you must have a California Medical License to start a residency in California. (24 months for US Medical Graduates)
Your application cannot be processed until these documents have been received by the Network Office. Keep in mind that is can take up to or greater than 90 days to obtain the Evaluation Status Letter from the California Medical Board. For further information, please contact the Medical Board of California (916) 263-2499 or visit their website http://www.medbd.ca.gov/ For all other inquiries, please call (800) 792-9064 or e-mail: residency.application@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Frequently asked questions:
What are your minimum score requirements? There are no minimum score requirements. Each application is reviewed in full. Applicants with more than one failure may be excluded from the applicant pool.
Do you accept IMG's in your program?
Yes, we accept IMGs.
Are there IMG's working in your program?
Yes.
Is preference given to Green Card holders?
No preference is given to anyone for any reason. All applications are screened based on merit.
Is US experience mandatory for the program?
Yes, US experience (or equivalent) is required in hospital based and outpatient medicine. Experience in family practice or other primary care field is encouraged. Applicants must have recent letters of reference from a physician supervisor in the U.S. clinical rotations. These references should include documentation experience in hands-on patient care and responsibility for writing notes, developing treatment plans, and writing orders.
Does the program sponsor Visas?
No. The program only accepts J1 Visas.
Does your program accept DOs?
Yes, our program has a long tradition of accepting and training osteopathic physicians.
Are both the USMLE and COMLEX needed for DO students?
No. One or the other is acceptable.
Where can I get a listing of where your residents attended medical school?
Please take a look at our website for information pertaining to our current residents and graduates.
When does your program conduct interviews?
The interview season runs from November through January with different end dates for each of the Network Programs. Please take a look at our website for the most current information.
How many years after graduation from medical school do you still consider applicants for an interview?
Applicants must have graduated in the last 10 years. Applicants must have recent US clinical experience to be considered for an interview.
Does your program offer observerships?
No, all students who participate in rotations at our institution must be currently enrolled in an LCGME accredited program.
Please take a look at the following websites to get information on all the residency programs you are interested in applying to:
http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/fpnetwork/index.html
http://www.aafp.org/residencies/
http://www.familydocs.org/
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/2997.html
Or call 1-800-792-9064.
You can also visit our websites at:
http://fpnetwork.ucdavis.edu/redding/intro.htm
http://redding.mercy.org/residents
If you have any further questions, please take a look at our website or contact Penny Bell at (530) 225-6090. Thank you again for your interest in the Mercy's Residency programs.
