Stanislaus County is extremely proud of their Family Medicine Residency Program, which is the only Residency in the County and based in Modesto, California. The Family Medicine Residency is a division of Stanislaus County's Health Services Agency and operates in cooperation with Doctors Medical Center, which is a division of Tenet Health Systems. The Family Medicine Residency was established in 1975, but prior to that there was a General Practice Residency Program which began in the 1950's. Our fully accredited residency is a 27 resident Program (9-9-9). For over 30 years, we have trained residents to practice in both rural and underserved settings. Our patient base is primarily underserved families and individuals from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

The residents, faculty, support staff, graduates, and local medical community take great pride in our tradition of service and quality training. We hope the information provided through the web is helpful to you in assessing our program.

Resident Highlights

Photo of Dr. Bushra Jawaid

I wanted to be close to the Bay Area, which is where my husband works, and join a strong Family Medicine program that focused on a multi-cultural population; this program was the perfect combination.

Dr. Bushra Jawaid

Photo of Dr. Abilene Enriquez

During my visits to the program, I got the sense that they exert a big effort to care for their residents' well being. It is very reassuring to know I will always be supported even when the workload gets overwhelming.

Dr. Abilene Enriquez

Photo of Dr. Christie and Daren Garb

The program was very supportive of medical couples, allowing us to schedule our vacation and elective time together.

Dr. Christie and Daren Garb

Photo of Dr. Jason Markland

I found the fact that the residency cares for the underserved, but does it in such a well-equipped and modern hospital, very appealing.

Dr. Jason Markland

Photo of Dr. Kielsel

I liked the fact that the faculty is large and dedicated to practice in the same health system as the Residency. When I joined the faculty after residency, I became a part of one of the largest medical groups in Modesto.

Dr. Kielsel

Photo of Dr. Kou Yang

As a single resident, it is important that the residents and faculty have a lot of camaraderie and support for each other.

Dr. Kou Yang

Photo of Dr. Lance Gault

This residency is strong in Peds and OB, which was very important to me.

Dr. Lance Gault

Photo of Dr. Maria J. LaPlante

I wanted a program which cared for a multi-cultural population, and made an impact on the community.

Maria J. LaPlante

Photo of Dr. Peter Broderick

Our Residency education is based on Adult Learning Principles, where the resident is placed in a position of responsibility to patients and works with faculty to develop a customized learning plan.

Dr. Peter Broderick

Photo of Residency Group

Our program strives to create a supportive and collaborative environment by encouraging group activities and retreats.

Dr. Kate Kearns

Photo of Dr. Robert Bixler

I like outdoor activities, and having Yosemite and the mountains so close is great for my family.

Dr. Robert Bixler