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Community Description Modesto Community
Housing costs in Modesto are low by California standards. Apartments start at about $800 per month and houses at about $1000 per month for rentals. Homes for purchase start at about $150,000 and go up, depending on size and location.
The Modesto area offers many opportunities for higher education. In town, we have Modesto Junior College and Chapman College, which offers degrees for single and multi- subject teaching degrees designed for those working full or part time. Then 20 minutes away to the South there is California State University, Stanislaus. The University of Pacific (a private college) is located 45 minutes away to the North in Stockton. UC Merced, located 40 minutes to the south, offers a tall range of educational courses. Stanislaus County is the 7th fastest growing county in California, and Modesto is the 16th city to exceed 200,000. The population is ethnically diverse, including a large and active Hispanic community, as well as immigrants from South-East Asia who have established a large and vital network in our community, and many recent immigrants from Eastern Europe, various regions of Africa and the Middle East.
Recreational areas abound in and around Modesto area including Yosemite, the Northern California coastline, the historical and picturesque Gold Country, the California Delta waterways, biking and hiking trails throughout the city, and unique items including white water rafting and Frisbee Golf and much more. Socially Modesto has an active community theater bringing in many renowned musicians and art films, as well as several multiplex movie theaters, a number of night clubs offering a wide variety of entertainment from bands and vocalist to comedy, and lots of places to karaoke. The Modesto Symphony is quite active and includes many musicians from the San Francisco Symphony due to the high quality of the conductors and guest soloists. The Gallo Center for the Arts brings international artists to the Central Valley. |
Resident Highlights
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
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
The program was very supportive of medical couples, allowing us to schedule our vacation and elective time together. Dr. Christie and Daren Garb
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
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. Erin Kiesel
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
This residency is strong in Peds and OB, which was very important to me. Dr. Lance Gault
I wanted a program which cared for a multi-cultural population, and made an impact on the community. Dr. Maria J. LaPlante
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
Our program strives to create a supportive and collaborative environment by encouraging group activities and retreats. Dr. Kate Kearns
I like outdoor activities, and having Yosemite and the mountains so close is great for my family. Dr. Robert Bixler |
Modesto is an agri-business town of 240,000. It is located in the San
Joaquin Valley midway between San Francisco and Yosemite National
Park. Residents enjoy community cultural activities in Modesto as well
as access to a wide variety of urban, coastal, and mountain
recreational opportunities, all within a two-hour drive of Modesto.
Modesto has a civic symphony, an opera company, several theater
companies, and a performing arts center.
