Curriculum
Our rotation schedule is based on the thirteen 4-week block structure. To maintain balance of learning and hospital coverage, rotations below are represented by the number of weeks current residents will spend on each rotation. Each year, we review the coverage needs for our inpatient service and work to prioritize education over service while balancing adequate coverage for the hospital and flexibility for our residents to support their wellbeing.
Site Description
St. Francis Medical Center (SFMC) is a Joint Commission accredited, 354-bed licensed acute care community hospital located in Lynwood, CA in Los Angeles County. SFMC has delivered quality healthcare to the local communities since 1945. The hospital continues to deliver quality care today as a member of Prime Healthcare Services. Over 500 physicians and slightly over 1,800 employees are available to treat the residents in our local communities. SFMC is proud of its history in providing exemplary patient care.
SFMC serves a diverse population and incorporates elements of urban and suburban medicine. We provide a full range of services, including full radiological and laboratory services, Emergency Department, and a comprehensive operative suite.
| PGY-1 No. of Blocks |
Rotations | PGY-2 No. of Blocks |
Rotations | PGY-3 No. Of Blocks |
Rotation |
| 5 | Inpatient Medicine | 4 | Inpatient Medicine | 3 | Inpatient Medicine |
| 1 | ICU | 1 | ICU | 1 | ICU |
| 1 | Night Float | 1 | Night Float | 1 | Night Float |
| 0.5 | Anesthesia | 1 | Cardiology | 1 | Rheumatology |
| 0.5 | Psychiatry | 1 | Infectious diseases | 1 | Endocrinology |
| 1 | Cardiology | 1 | Hematology/Oncology | 1 | Geri/Palliative/Hospice |
| 0.5 | Neurology | 1 | Gastroenterology | 1 | Research/Training |
| 0.5 | Ambulatory | 3 | Elective | 2 | Pulmonology/ Critical Care |
| 1 | Nephrology | ||||
| 1 | Emergency Medicine | ||||
| 1 | Elective |
Longitudinal Curriculum
Continuity Clinic (across the continuum of residency)
Residents will spend time each week, throughout the residency, seeing patients in one of our continuity clinics. Residents spend at least one (1) half day of clinic each week during most rotations.
Didactics (across the continuum of residency)
Residents are provided with protected time to participate in our education block. Didactics incorporate the breadth of internal medicine as well as the business of medicine and self-care. Sessions are dynamic and interactive.
Orientation
We provide a multidisciplinary well-rounded orientation which includes time at an off-campus simulation lab and an outpatient clinic evaluation. This prepares residents for procedures and clinical skills that are required during residency.
Sim Lab
