--- title: "California Pacific Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program at Sutter Health" description: "The Internal Medicine Residency at California Pacific Medical Center features a high level of patient care responsibility in an academic, university-affiliated hospital environment." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) / 3. [Graduate Medical Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme) / 4. [Residencies](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies) / 5. Internal Medicine, San Francisco ![man-speaking-with-doctor](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Internal-Medicine-Residency-Program/man-speaking-with-doctor.jpg?h=3250&iar=0&w=5000) California Pacific Medical Center # Internal Medicine Residency  Prepare for an elite career in primary care, hospital-based practices or subspecialty training programs at one of the nation’s largest quaternary referral centers.  [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/how-to-apply) [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/how-to-apply) ![man-speaking-with-doctor](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Internal-Medicine-Residency-Program/man-speaking-with-doctor.jpg?h=3250&iar=0&w=5000) **Section menu** - [Internal Medicine, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine "Internal Medicine, San Francisco") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/didactic-activities "Didactics") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/faqs "FAQs") - [Graduates](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/alumni "Graduates") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/how-to-apply "How to Apply") - [Message From our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/message-from-program-director "Message From our Program Director") - [Research and Scholarly Activities](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/research-opportunities "Research and Scholarly Activities") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/meet-our-residents "Residents") - [Testimonials](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/resident-testimonials "Testimonials") - [Internal Medicine, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine "Internal Medicine, San Francisco") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/didactic-activities "Didactics") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/faqs "FAQs") - [Graduates](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/alumni "Graduates") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/how-to-apply "How to Apply") - [Message From our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/message-from-program-director "Message From our Program Director") - [Research and Scholarly Activities](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/research-opportunities "Research and Scholarly Activities") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/meet-our-residents "Residents") - [Testimonials](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/resident-testimonials "Testimonials") ## The Academic Community Hospital Advantage As an academic affiliate of Dartmouth Medical School and the University of California, San Francisco, our program provides a rigorous and balanced approach to internal medicine. In both our preliminary (one-year) and categorical resident (three-year) programs, you’ll train to become a skilled, compassionate physician in an environment that fosters your individual growth and talents. Your intensive internal medicine practice will emphasize a high level of patient care and responsibility in ambulatory clinics, cardiology, intensive care units and beyond. As you learn, you’ll be mentored and supported by a team known for consistently delivering exceptional, personalized care at one of California’s top hospitals. ### Program Details  ### [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/how-to-apply) ### [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/curriculum) ### [Research Opportunities](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/research-opportunities) ### [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/faqs) ### [Salary and Benefits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/cpmc-salary-and-benefits) ### [Resident Wellness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/wellness) ![maggie-so-high-res](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Headshots/maggie-so-high-res1.png?h=2176&iar=0&w=2508) Message From the Director > Our residents cherish the collaborative medical community that develops them into outstanding clinicians while promoting wellness, academic rigor and collegiality. Maggie J. So, M.D., FACP – Program Director [Welcome Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/message-from-program-director) ![Picture1](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Internal-Medicine-Residency-Program/Picture1.jpg?h=2641&iar=0&w=3960) ## Balanced Clinical Experiences Categorical interns and residents balance time spent in inpatient and outpatient care settings, including Internal Medicine, Cardiology, ICU, night rotations and Ambulatory Primary Care. Without continuity clinic duties, preliminary interns spend more time learning clinical skills in the hospital and exploring their interests in elective rotations. [Our Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/curriculum) ![Picture1](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Internal-Medicine-Residency-Program/Picture1.jpg?h=2641&iar=0&w=3960) ![residents-working-together-in-class](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Internal-Medicine-Residency-Program/residents-working-together-in-class.jpg?h=2262&iar=0&w=3393) ## Didactics Learn, teach and lead in didactic activities, including Core Curriculum topics, Ambulatory Morning report presentations and discussions, weekly time to reflect and debrief difficult situations in small groups, Evidence-Based Medicine sessions and Pre-Clinic Talks on core ambulatory topics. [Our Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/didactic-activities) ![Pic#2](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Internal-Medicine-Residency-Program/Pic2.jpg?h=1013&iar=0&w=1620) ## Diverse Patient Population Our location draws a population of patients that are diverse culturally, socioeconomically and in the complexity of their cases, from common ailments and injuries to unique diseases. ![Pic#2](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Internal-Medicine-Residency-Program/Pic2.jpg?h=1013&iar=0&w=1620) ![Pic#1](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/CPMC-Internal-Medicine-Residency-Program/Pic1.jpg?h=4284&iar=0&w=5712) ## A Path to Elite Fellowships  Residents here have a strong history of acceptance into competitive fellowships in specialties including Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Oncology, Pulmonary Critical Care, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Nephrology, Geriatrics and Allergy/Immunology.  ### Prepare for Board Passage  Our program has a 96% passage rate with support in the form of board review prep sessions hosted by in-house attending physicians or fellows and a stipend for board review training. ### Simulation Training With our state-of-the-art simulation mannequin (SimMan 3G), you’ll manage a variety of acute care scenarios in conjunction with the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care. ### Quaternary Care Center As one of California’s largest quaternary referral centers, we accept critical patients from across Northern California for subspecialty care and treatment. ### Addressing Healthcare Disparities We have a resident focused curriculum that looks at the social determinants of health and the disparities that happen in healthcare in the communities that we serve.  ## Vibrant Research Community Perform research aligned with your career goals under the guidance of assigned faculty mentors with statistical and IRB support. Present your findings during regularly scheduled conferences, our annual Research Day, in industry publications and with financial backing for national and international society meetings. [Our Research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine/research-opportunities) ### Living in San Francisco There’s never a dull moment in San Francisco, a national hub for culture, dining, outdoor activities, local events, theater and parades. Experience the mountains, beach, and city in one iconic place that’s an easy drive away from wine country or skiing. [Get to Know the Area](https://www.visitcalifornia.com/places-to-visit/san-francisco/) ### Contact Us Program Coordinators Katie Say Cheng Program Director Maggie So, M.D., FACP [MedEd@sutterhealth.org](mailto:MedEd@sutterhealth.org) Follow us on Instagram [@cpmcimresidency](https://www.instagram.com/cpmcimresidency/) [Get In Touch](mailto:MedEd@sutterhealth.org) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"MedicalOrganization","name":"Sutter Health","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/#medicalorganization","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org","logo":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/static/images/sutter-health-logo.svg","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"2200 River Plaza Drive","addressLocality":"Sacramento","addressRegion":"CA","postalCode":"95833","addressCountry":"US"},"areaServed":{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"California"},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/SutterHealth","https://www.instagram.com/sutterhealth/","https://x.com/SutterHealth","https://www.youtube.com/sutterhealth","https://www.linkedin.com/company/sutter-health","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutter_Health"]} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","name":"California Pacific Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program at Sutter Health","description":"The Internal Medicine Residency at California Pacific Medical Center features a high level of patient care responsibility in an academic, university-affiliated hospital environment.","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine#breadcrumblist"}} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-internal-medicine#breadcrumblist","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Education","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Graduate Medical Education","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Residencies","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"name":"Internal Medicine, San Francisco"}]} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"CPMC Internal Medicine Residency Program","thumbnailUrl":"https://cf-images.us-east-1.prod.boltdns.net/v1/static/817826402001/fd524021-f251-40fe-a0de-48f120fa1b64/6d1a6deb-0413-4287-8d20-72610b5f2477/1280x720/match/image.jpg","uploadDate":"2021-08-24T19:44:09.254Z","embedUrl":"https://players.brightcove.net/817826402001/79bcaa57-54d7-453c-9f1f-8ab3ef7b15de/index.html?videoId=6269338485001","description":"The Internal Medicine Residency Program directors give an overview of the CPMC Internal Medicine Residency Program. ","duration":"PT3M8S","transcript":"[MUSIC PLAYING]\nMAGGIE SO: Hello, and welcome to California Pacific Medical\nCenter.\nI'm Maggie So, the internal medicine residency program\ndirector.\nOur residency is based in a beautiful state-of-the-art\nhospital located right in the heart of San Francisco.\nWe are a flagship quarternary referral and major transplant\ncenter for the state of California\nand are part of the extensive network of Sutter Health\nhospitals.\nHere at CPMC, our outstanding and approachable attendings\nlove clinical medicine, teaching,\nand sharing their passion with our residents.\nTogether, they take care of patients\nwith an astonishing array of disease and pathology.\nWe are also a major clerkship site\nfor medical students from Dartmouth School of Medicine\nand UCSF.\nWe pride ourselves on having a truly collaborative\nlearning environment.\nWe're very glad that you are interested in our program,\nand we would like to tell you a little more.\nHENRY LIU: At CPMC, we provide outstanding clinical training\ndesigned to prepare you for the dynamic and evolving landscape\nof medicine.\nOur diverse and robust patient population\noffers a broad range of clinical experiences,\nfrom essential bread and butter cases\nto complex specialized referrals,\nensuring that all residents, whether categorical\nor preliminary, graduate with a strong foundation\nin internal medicine.\nOur mission is to equip you with the skills and support needed\nto launch a successful career, whether your path leads\nto an advanced subspecialty, primary care, or hospital\nmedicine.\nJENNIFER LING: High quality education is our main focus,\nand we have a tradition of rich didactic experiences\nand conferences.\nOur vibrant morning reports are interactive and case based.\nOur noon conferences and journal clubs\nspan a wide range of topics, from internal medicine\nand its subspecialties to non-clinical topics,\nincluding wellness and health care disparities.\nYou will have the opportunity to learn from experts\nand many fields of medicine enhanced by the many fellowship\nprograms we have at our center.\nIn addition, our residents have a multitude\nof scholarship and research opportunities based out\nof the Sutter Health Research Institute that\ncall its data across all the Sutter hospitals.\nTo enhance the breadth of our residents' clinical training.\nWe also have a dedicated rotation in Uganda,\nallowing them to experience health care\nin a resource-limited environment.\nMAGGIE SO: Our residency program is the optimal size,\npromoting close contact with faculty\nand an abundance of personal attention, mentorship,\nand a great sense of camaraderie.\nIn addition to statistical support,\nwe have dedicated faculty research mentors\nto connect our residents to the many research\nand scholarly opportunities available.\nWe also offer generous financial support for resident research,\nincluding presentations at regional and national specialty\nsociety meetings.\nThank you for your interest.\nWe are looking forward to your application\nand to getting to know each and every one of you.\n[MUSIC PLAYING]"} ```