Introduction

Goals & Philosophy

Curriculum

Community Description

Family Practice Center

Mercy Medical Center Merced

Faculty

Compensation and Benefits

Residents

Additional Program Information

Interview Information/Maps and Itineraries

Application

 

Merced is in the San Joaquin Valley near the foothills of the Sierras. It prides itself on being "The Gateway to Yosemite" -- located only one hour and 45 minutes from Yosemite National Park. It is approximately two hours from San Francisco and the coast. Merced is a semi-rural area with a very rich cultural diversity including a large population of Hmong/Mienh/Thai/Laotian immigrants, Portuguese, Sikhs/Punjabis, and Latino peoples.

Merced is a town of about 70,000, drawing from a county population base of about 200,000. It has the advantages of a small-town atmosphere. There are numerous recreational opportunities including bike path, a racquet club, an 18-hole golf course, and a small lake with swimming and water skiing. We are within two hours of excellent hiking and snow skiing areas. There is an excellent junior college in Merced which provides sports and cultural activities. The housing costs are relatively low for California. UC Merced, the 10th University of California campus opened officially in 2005. The University will bring growth and many new cultural activities to the city.

Driving to Merced, Local Attractions