Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
St. Joseph’s Family Medicine Residency Program at Dignity Health was established in 2018 and aims to positively impact the health of a culturally diverse community. The program offers extensive training, including inpatient experiences at St. Joseph’s Medical Center and outpatient continuity clinics at Community Medical Centers. The residency fosters a collaborative environment with a focus on reducing health disparities through exemplary medical education and community service. The program emphasizes a commitment to continuous improvement and preparing residents for competent family medicine practice. St. Joseph’s Medical Center is renowned for its collaborative efforts, achieving a Board Pass Rate of 100% and numerous accolades, including being recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The St. Joseph's Family Medicine Residency accepts International Medical Graduates and offers a welcoming environment for diverse applicants, emphasizing collaboration among different specialties. Their training program has successfully integrated various medical specialties and offers continuous improvement in its educational approach. Specific details about visa sponsorship are not directly mentioned, but the program's history indicates a commitment to inclusivity.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program has a total of 30 residents (10-10-10 program).
Program Website
Address
St. Joseph's Medical Center, 1800 North California Street, Stockton, CA 95204
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently hosts 6 PGY-1 MD residents who receive training at St. Joseph's Medical Center, a busy urban hospital with a commitment to community health.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The Family Medicine Residency includes outpatient continuity clinic experience at Community Medical Centers – Channel, a Federally Qualified Health Center. Residents will also have opportunities for training at other local clinics and hospitals, creating a diverse family medicine training environment.
Application
The program accepts applications through the ERAS system. The application deadline is typically in the first week of November. Candidates are required to submit a personal statement, letters of recommendation (3), and their medical school transcript.
# of Locations
Residents will train at St. Joseph’s Medical Center and also at other area clinics and hospitals.
Fellowship
The program prepares residents for a wide range of subspecialties by providing opportunities in outpatient continuity clinics and collaborations with various clinics and hospitals in the area, paving the way for fellows to emerge in multiple disciplines post-residency. Recent graduates have entered practices in both outpatient and inpatient settings after completion of their training.
Resident Life
Overview
The St. Joseph’s Family Medicine Residency program is unique for its collaboration among different specialties, providing unique learning opportunities, research projects, and benefits to patient care. It offers both a busy urban hospital environment and access to a relatively rural and underserved community, yielding excellent patient care experiences.
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# of Years of Program
The program started as a 6-6-6 program and transitioned to a 10-10-10 program, indicating it spans three years.
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Alumni
Graduates of the program have entered diverse residency paths including primary care, hospital medicine, and various fellowships in specialties like psychiatry and pediatrics, with many staying within California.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Not directly specified, but mentions of a comprehensive training experience, collaboration among specialties, and a busy urban hospital background imply significant experience and resources available to residents.
PGY-1 Salary
$63,000 (estimated)
Vacation
PGY-1 residents receive 4 weeks of paid vacation annually, with the option to carry over unused vacation to the next year, subject to approval from the program director.