Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Merced FMRP trains resident physicians who will be able to provide comprehensive care and continuity of care to their patients in a caring and compassionate manner. Training to provide care in rural and under-served environments is a major tenet of our philosophy of residency education. We provide this training by giving residents an experience that fosters independent learning, strong faculty support, and a rich variety of experiences in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Total Program Size
8
8
8
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
3080120C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
159
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
225
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
420
Minimum score
420
Part-time Paid Physicians
9
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1200521459
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
John
Last Name
Paik-Tesch
Degrees
MD
Address
Mercy Med Ctr
Family Med Pgm Ste 301
315 Mercy Ave
Merced, CA 95340
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-120.46729 37.340079)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Ka
Last Name
Thor
Degrees
BS
Address
Mercy Med Ctr
Family Med Pgm Ste 301
315 Mercy Ave
Merced, CA 95340
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-120.46729 37.340079)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
6.70
% IMG
75.40
% DO
17.70
% Female
52.10
% Male
47.80
Total Physician
20
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
36.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $62,480 | 20 | 7 |
| Year 2 | $67,080 | 20 | 7 |
| Year 3 | $72,614 | 20 | 7 |
Total Positions
24
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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