Healthy Rural California, Inc. Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based
Chico, CA(Chico, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#712
Specialty Rank
$74,880
PGY1 Salary
#712
Family Medicine Ranking
7th Percentile
Top 93% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200500008
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 7
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 75%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 85%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Healthy Rural California's Family Medicine Residency Program was founded by the local medical society to expand access to high quality care in the rural and underserved communities of Northern California. Based at Enloe Health, our program offers full-spectrum training that equips residents with the clinical expertise, advocacy tools, and leadership skills essential in a wide range of clinical settings.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$74,880
PGY-1
$80,000
PGY-2
$82,800
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 134(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $924K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $57K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 48.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 99K
- Median Age
- 39 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.5
- Poverty Rate
- 24.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
64°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
64%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
15.48
Gas (per gallon)
$4.13
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200500008
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Natalie Ladine
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/9/2026 - 2/5/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 16
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2396120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Healthy Rural California Inc
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Healthy Rural California Inc
- Contact Person:
- Elisa Chavez
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 40
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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