Residency Programs

At St. Francis Medical Center, our Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs are built on a foundation of academic rigor, compassionate service, and a commitment to improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Our Internal Medicine and Psychiatry Residency Programs offer a dynamic and supportive environment where residents are empowered to grow into confident, compassionate, and clinically adept physicians. Through hands-on experience, multidisciplinary collaboration, and personalized mentorship, our residents train in a culturally diverse and medically complex patient population. With a strong emphasis on service to underserved populations, ethical practice, and professional development, St. Francis is more than a place to train—it’s a place to lead, to heal, and to make a lasting impact.

Why Choose St. Francis Medical Center?

As a mission-driven institution, St. Francis Medical Center offers:

A supportive, resident-centered learning environment
Access to advanced technology and academic resources
Deep ties to the community and a strong commitment to health equity
Interdisciplinary education in a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere

Join us at St. Francis and become part of a tradition of excellence in medical education and compassionate care.

Residency Programs

Internal Medicine
Psychiatry

Our Services

St. Francis’s Health Network offers all inpatient, outpatient, and wellness hospital services.

Awards and Recognitions

100 Top Hospitals® in the nation 2025 – Premier, Inc.
Everest Award 2025 for fastest rate of improvement and highest current year performance – Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals®
Top 5% of hospitals in the Nation for Patient Safety 2025 – Healthgrades
Patient Safety Excellence Award 2024 and 2025 – Healthgrades
Get with the Guidelines Stroke-Gold Plus Award – American Heart Association
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgeries™ (2020-2024) – Healthgrades
Five-Star Recipient Hip Fracture Treatment (2017-2025) – Healthgrades
Five-Star Recipient Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2025 – Healthgrades
Five-Star Recipient Gallbladder Removal Surgery 2025 – Healthgrades
Prostate Surgery Excellence Award™ (2020-2024) – Healthgrades
Top 5% in the Nation for Prostate Surgery (2020-2024) – Healthgrades
Five-Star Recipient Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery (2020-2024) – Healthgrades
Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies (2023-2025) – Healthgrades
Leapfrog Safety Grade “A” Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll Designation with Bronze Status – California Department of Public Health
Maternal Data Center Superstar Award – California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (2024)
Maternity Care Honor Roll Award – California Health & Human Services, Hospital Quality Institute, and Cal Hospital Compare (2023)
Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center – The Joint Commission
STEMI Receiving Center for Los Angeles County
Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation – American College of Emergency Physicians
Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics – Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency
Obstetrical Emergency Department Designation – California Department of Public Health