# Family Medicine Residency Program Director - **Company:** Kaye/Bassman - **Location:** Modesto, CA, US - **Employment type:** 0 - **Job ID:** 10173 - **Posted:** 2026-10-05T21:08:46+00:00 - **Apply:** https://www.kbic.com/job/family-medicine-residency-program-director-modesto-ca-10173 ## Description ### **Program Director - Family Medicine Residency Program Sutter Health | Memorial Medical Center Modesto, California (Near the Bay Area!)** Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers and named a Modern Healthcare's Best Place to Work in Healthcare, Sutter Health advances its mission to make healthcare accessible and inclusive for all by delivering comprehensive services and high-quality programs tailored to the communities it serves. As one of the nation’s largest nationally recognized, integrated health systems, the Sutter Health network employs more than 80,000 people and operates 27 acute care hospitals and more than 200 clinics and care locations across Northern California, from the Bay Area and Sacramento Valley to the Central Valley and Central Coast. Nearly 3.6 million people rely on Sutter for their care. That’s one in every 100 Americans who benefit from an integrated, comprehensive and connected system of care in one of the country’s most dynamic, innovative, and desirable regions. ##### **Sutter Health, alongside its aligned medical groups, has a longstanding commitment to Physician Graduate Medical Education and is seeking a collaborative and visionary family physician leader to continue guiding the Family Medicine Residency Program at Memorial Medical Center into its next era of success. Sutter's Memorial Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program offers an innovative curriculum focused on family-centered care.** The Program Director will oversee all operations of the fully sponsored, ACGME-accredited Sutter Health Family Medicine Residency Program at Memorial Medical Center (MMC), as well as the clinical care provided by residents and faculty. The Program Director will develop and execute strategic plans to support high-quality resident recruitment, training, retention, and program growth. This leader will ensure residents receive a strong foundational training experience while meeting the standards of the ABFM, ACGME, and Sutter Health. Memorial Medical Center is a not-for-profit community hospital focused on high-quality, compassionate, and patient-centered care. Consistently recognized as one of the **top hospitals in California**, Memorial Medical Center’s 423-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center serves Stanislaus County and surrounding communities in the Central Valley area, offering a full range of healthcare services. MMC is ranked among **America’s 50 Best Hospitals** for clinical quality, placing it among the Top 1% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical quality. The community-anchored Family Medicine Residency Program is well positioned to continue building and training full-scope family medicine physicians committed to excellence in comprehensive care for communities across the highly competitive Northern California region. **The Family Medicine Residency Program accepts 10 residents per year.** Memorial Medical Center is part of the award-winning Sutter Health integrated system of care. Sutter’s decades-long investment in graduate medical education and established institutional accreditation through the ACGME provides a solid foundation for new residency programs at MMC. The leadership, clinicians, and staff in the Sutter Health system are committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment for training tomorrow’s successful physicians. ##### **Living in Modesto, California ** In the heart of a thriving agricultural community, Modesto is a great place to explore farmers' markets and connect with your neighbors. Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as parks, museums, or one of many community events celebrating local art and culture. The Program Director will benefit from unparalleled clinical exposure and the extensive resources of Sutter Health, the largest private healthcare system in Northern California. **Community Highlights:** - Modesto is located about 90 miles east of San Francisco and 70 miles south of Sacramento. Driving to San Francisco takes around 1.5-2 hours, while Sacramento is about an hour's drive away. - The cost of living in Modesto is lower than in many other California cities. - Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, and Monterey. - Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types. - Rapidly growing communities and diverse population. - Excellent school and college options, providing educational opportunities for residents of all ages. - Average of 260 days of sunshine annually. ##### The Sutter Health Advantage For physician leaders joining **Memorial Medical Center** and **Gould Medical Group**, Modesto offers something increasingly rare: the opportunity to build an impactful academic and clinical career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. Here, physicians can: - Care for a diverse and growing population - Lead meaningful clinical and educational initiatives - Participate in the continued expansion of healthcare services - Collaborate within one of California's premier integrated health systems - Enjoy an outstanding balance of professional fulfillment and personal lifestyle **Modesto and California's Central Valley offer the best of both worlds: a thriving healthcare environment with the resources of a leading health system, paired with the affordability, accessibility, and community connection that make Northern California an exceptional place to live, work, and lead.** ##### **Candidate Qualifications** - MD or DO medical degree is required. - Current certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine (AOBFM). Only candidates certified by the ABMS or the AOA will be considered. - Possess certifications as required for appropriate clinical privileges with Gould Medical Group, Memorial Medical Center, and Sutter Health. - Be licensed to practice medicine in the state of California. - Demonstrate clinical competence as a practicing physician. - At least 3-5 years of documented educational and/or administrative experience; or possess qualifications acceptable to the ACGME’s Family Medicine Review Committee is strongly preferred. ##### **Procedure for Candidacy ** To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, CVs and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence to Sutter Health's executive search partner, Elaine Auerbach, MBA, MPH, at Kaye/Bassman: [eauerbach@kbic.com](mailto:eauerbach@kbic.com) and/or **[academicmedicine@kbic.com](mailto:academicmedicine@kbic.com) Application Link: [https://www.kbic.com/job/family-medicine-residency-program-director-modesto-ca-10173](https://www.kbic.com/job/family-medicine-residency-program-director-modesto-ca-10173) **EEO/AA Employers.