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St Joseph's Medical Center Program

Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Stockton, CA(Stockton, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
$74,880
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2600500001
NRMP Code:
2161260C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
30

Contact Information

Jaicharan Iyengar
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
0
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
9
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

- Our mission is to not only nurture surgical skills and academic growth but also teach residents the principles of communication, professionalism, patient safety, and empathy to help them become well-rounded surgeons. We place a unique emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion in orthopaedic care to reflect the diverse needs of our patient population and community-at-large.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • 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)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

2 weeks

Salary Progression

$74,880
PGY-1
$76,003
PGY-2
$77,143
PGY-3
$78,300
PGY-4
$79,475
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Stockton, CA
Metropolitan Area
Stockton, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
134(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$802K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.6K/mo
Median Household Income
$84K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
42.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
93K
Median Age
29 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.73
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
79°F
Winter
64°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
54%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
18
Gas (per gallon)
$4.80
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$74,880
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$55,881
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2600500001
NRMP Code:
2161260C0YOG
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jaicharan Iyengar
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
5/1/2027 - 5/30/2027
Interview Period:
10/20/2025 - 11/14/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2161260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
St Joseph's Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
St Joseph's Medical Center
Contact Person:
Jonathan Farley
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3
PGY-5:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
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IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
40.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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