Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The CPMC Internal Medicine Residency offers a comprehensive training environment committed to developing highly skilled and compassionate physicians. As an academic affiliate of UCSF and Dartmouth Medical School, the program emphasizes a collaborative learning atmosphere, diverse clinical exposure, and opportunities for research and professional development. With dedicated faculty support, residents engage in a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare them for successful careers in internal medicine and its subspecialties. Residents benefit from a rich educational experience in a vibrant city, with access to a diverse patient population.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The CPMC Internal Medicine Residency program does not explicitly mention being IMG-friendly, but it can be inferred from its academic affiliation with UCSF and Dartmouth Medical School, as well as the support structures in place that promote diversity and inclusion. While specific statistics on IMG representation aren't provided, the program's commitment to training highly skilled and compassionate physicians in a supportive environment suggests a welcoming attitude towards international graduates.
Categorical Positions
15
Categorical Positions (detail)
Each intern class is made up of 15 categorical (three-year) positions and 11-12 preliminary (one-year) positions, totaling around 59 residents in the program overall.
Program Website
Address
CPMC Internal Medicine Residency Program, Sutter Health, San Francisco, CA
Program Director
Maggie J So, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently has a total of approximately 59 residents, divided into 15 categorical positions, 11-12 preliminary positions, and 3 preliminary-ophthalmology positions, fostering a dynamic and supportive community for learning and professional growth.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Categorial interns and residents follow an “X+Y” rotation schedule, allowing them to have scheduled primary care continuity clinic blocks between inpatient rotations. Residents will learn foundational skills and training in key specialties throughout three years at CPMC.
Application
To apply for the residency program, you would typically find the details on how to apply and specific deadlines on the program's website, emphasizing early application.
# of Locations
The program consists of various clinic and hospital locations throughout San Francisco.
Fellowship
Residents in the CPMC Internal Medicine Residency Program are successful in securing fellowship positions in competitive specialties such as Cardiology, Gastroenterology, and Pulmonary Critical Care. The program has its own fellowships in various subspecialties. Recent graduates have matched at prestigious institutions including Stanford, UCSF, and University of Southern California, among others, demonstrating strong post-residency pathways.
Resident Life
Overview
The CPMC Internal Medicine Residency Program provides an intensive exposure to the practice of internal medicine and aims to train highly skilled and compassionate physicians in a diverse and supportive environment.
On Call Schedule
Interns cap at 8 patients each and residents cap at 16 patients each. The entire team caps at 12 patients.
# of Years of Program
The residency program usually lasts for three years.
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Alumni
Graduates from CPMC successfully obtain fellowships in various specialties like Cardiology, Gastroenterology, etc., with institutions such as Stanford and UCSF.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
We offer competitive salary and benefits at CPMC Internal Medicine Residency.
PGY-1 Salary
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