Training Sites

• St. Joseph’s Medical Center
  Dive into the heart of high-stakes medicine at San Joaquin County's busiest Emergency Department. Here, residents tackle complex cases with an admission rate exceeding 30% and a 13% ICU admission rate. As an active STEMI and Stroke Receiving Center, St. Joseph's provides critical hands-on experience in emergency cardiac and neurological care.

Your Home Base for Continuity: Our Longitudinal Clinic Experiences

We believe in building lasting relationships with patients, and our residents develop essential primary care skills through dedicated longitudinal experiences at three distinct continuity clinics.

• Community Medical Center East Main
  As a vital part of our training, residents at Community Medical Center serve as one of their primary continuity clinic sites. Here, they deepen their understanding of long-term patient care, fostering continuity and trust with their patient panel while providing comprehensive primary care.
  
  
• Community Medical Team
  Located in Stockton, this clinic offers a broad spectrum of services, from urgent care and routine checkups to chronic disease management. Residents experience personalized, family-centric care, focusing on preventative health and managing minor injuries.
  
  
• Dignity Health Medical Group
  This group champions comprehensive family medicine, emphasizing patient-centered care and the development of strong provider-patient relationships. Residents gain experience in preventive care, immunizations, and effective chronic condition management, all within the network of St. Joseph's Medical Center.

Specialized Expertise Across the Region

Beyond our core sites, residents rotate through a variety of specialty clinics, gaining exposure to a wide range of medical disciplines.

• Kaiser Permanente Medical Center-Modesto
  Discover a specialized approach to patient care focused on older adults. Residents here learn the nuances of geriatric medicine, managing chronic conditions, addressing memory care needs, and fostering independence. Through specialized geriatric clinics, they gain expertise in comprehensive evaluations, dementia care, medication management, and crucial support for caregivers.
  
  
• San Joaquin Cardiology Medical Group
  Learn from some of the most experienced cardiologists in the Stockton area. Residents engage in both outpatient and inpatient cardiology services, gaining insight into diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases.
  
  
• Pacific Sleep Disorder Center-Stockton Office
  Explore the intricate world of sleep medicine. Residents evaluate and treat the full spectrum of sleep disorders, understanding their impact on overall health and well-being.
  
  
• Rheumatology and Arthritis Clinic
  Develop expertise in diagnosing and managing autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, and inflammatory conditions affecting joints, muscles, and bones, under the guidance of expert rheumatologists.
  
  
• Stockton Pulmonary Doctors
  Our residents receive top-tier pulmonary training from board-certified physicians utilizing the latest technology in lung disease treatment. This site is specifically dedicated to our pulmonary rotation.
  
  
• Touro University Medical Group-TUMG
  An affiliate faculty practice of Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine, TUMG offers comprehensive, evidence-based care for disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Residents gain specialized outpatient experience in conditions like epilepsy, Parkinson’s, strokes, and migraines, benefiting from their partnership with UC Davis for training.
  
  
• VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS)
  Residents contribute to an integrated health care delivery system, providing a comprehensive array of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health, and extended care services to veterans across Northern California, including through their medical center in Stockton.

These additional sites provide further opportunities for learning and clinical skill development:

• Nephrology Clinics
  Residents gain experience in managing complex kidney conditions in specialized outpatient settings within the Stockton area.
  
  
• Pacific Cardiology
  Beyond our main cardiology rotation, residents can delve deeper into specific aspects of cardiac care at this outpatient cardiology practice.
  
  
• Endocrinology Clinic
  Opportunities are available for residents to enhance their understanding and management of endocrine disorders.
  
  
• Stockton Hematology Oncology Medical Group
  Residents can choose to explore the diagnosis and treatment of hematological and oncological conditions in an outpatient setting.