Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program

Clinica Sierra Vista is the Institutional Sponsor of the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program. It has been an ACGME accredited Family Medicine Residency Program since 2014.

The Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program is a three-year postgraduate training program consisting of six residency positions per year (PGY-1, PGY-2, and PGY-3). Rio Bravo is sponsored and housed within Clinica Sierra Vista at a Federally Qualified Health Center (East Niles Community Health Center, a Teaching Health Center ) in Kern County, and has an academic affiliation with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

The goal of Rio Bravo is to support the recruitment, training, and retention of Family Medicine physicians that are dedicated to serving the underserved in California’s central San Joaquin Valley.

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Revista Médica AFP Podcast

Revista Médica AFP is the Spanish version of the popular and practical AFP Podcast. It is the first podcast produced by an American medical journal in Spanish. The episodes feature analyses of key evidence-based medicine topics published in the American Family Physician (AFP) journal.

Dr. Arreaza and Clinica Sierra Vista’s Spanish-speaking residents are making a difference as this is the only authorized Spanish Podcast by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

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Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast

This official residency program podcast routinely presents medical education spanning relevant primary care topics to jokes and Spanish terminology. Led by our talented resident physicians and faculty, it promises to both educate and entertain!

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For more information about the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program, contact us at RBResidency@clinicasierravista.org.

Program Objectives

At least 80% of interns complete program/degree requirements within 13.5 months (150% of planned program length).
Of graduates who seek employment, at least 100% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
At least 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
80% of employers, who return surveys, rate graduates as “satisfactory” or “excellent” for ability to work effectively with multicultural populations from diverse backgrounds.
90% of program graduates work as entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in community nutrition.
90% of graduates work in Central Valley community programs for at least two years after graduation.

Do I Qualify for WIC?

WIC is a program that helps families with food and nutrition. Call us at (661) 862-5422 or send a message, and we’ll help you see if you qualify.

Here are some ways you might qualify:

You are pregnant
You are breastfeeding a baby who is less than one year old
You had a baby in the last six months
You have a child who is under the age of five
You experienced a loss of pregnancy or had a termination

You also need to think about your family’s income. Here are the monthly income limits for family sizes:

1 Person: $2,413
2 Persons: $3,261
3 Persons: $4,109
4 Persons: $4,957
5 Persons: $5,805
More than 5 Persons: Add $848 for each additional member

This income limit is based on 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, and these amounts will be effective from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Also, if you’re pregnant, the baby counts as part of your family size when figuring out if you qualify.

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Need care right away? Our health centers offer same-day appointments, and our walk-in clinics also offer extended hours. Whether you schedule ahead or stop by, we’re here to deliver fast, high-quality care when and where you need it.

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We make it easy to choose the clinic that works best for you. Keep in mind that your preferred location may mean seeing a different provider. Either way, you’ll receive compassionate, expert care from our trusted team, no matter which clinic you visit.

See Your Preferred Provider

Our providers work across multiple clinics to make care accessible, so their location may vary based on availability. No matter where you’re seen, you can trust our dedicated team to deliver the high-quality care you deserve.

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