1. The IMG Program: Timeline
Program A - Basic Sciences/USMLE Step 1 Preparation
(6-9 months)
Program B - Clinical Science/USMLE Step 2 CK and CS Preparation
Program C - Clinical Observership
(3 months)
Program D - Volunteer and Clinical Trial Opportunities
(Until FM Residency Program starts)
2017 Main Residency Match Calendar
2016
2017
JAN 15
FEB 22
JAN 31
MAR 16
MAR 13
MAR 15
SEP 15
NOV 30
Registration opens
Standard registration deadline
Rank Order List
entry opens
Deadline
SOAP Concludes
SOAP Begins
MATCH Day!
Program quota change, withdrawal, and SOAP participation deadline

2. California Family Medicine Residency Program
IMG Program A: Timeline
Program A
(6-9 months)
Program B
Program C
(3 months)
Program D
(Until FM Residency Program starts)
January 2017
October 2017
June 2018
USMLE Step 1
September 2018
USMLE Step 2 CK/CS
National Resident
Matching Program
Application
Clinical Rotations Completed
June 2019
California Family Medicine Residency Program
IMG Commitment: to work for at least 36 months
in an underserved community in California

3. California Family Medicine Residency Program
IMG Program B: Timeline
Program A
(6-9 months)
Program B
Program C
(3 months)
Program D
(Until FM Residency Program starts)
September 2017
June 2018
September 2018
USMLE Step 2 CK/CS
National Resident
Matching Program
Application
Clinical Rotations Completed
June 2019
California Family Medicine Residency Program
IMG Commitment: to work for at least 36 months
in an underserved community in California

4. California Family Medicine Residency Program
IMG Program C: Timeline
Program A
(6-9 months)
Program B
Program C
(3 months)
Program D
(Until FM Residency Program starts)
June 2017
September 2017
National Resident
Matching Program
Application
Clinical Rotations Completed
June 2018
California Family Medicine Residency Program
IMG Commitment: to work for at least 24 months
in an underserved community in California