Graduate Medical Education
Message from Our Designated Institutional Officer and Chief Medical Officer
San Joaquin General Hospital has a long-standing commitment to quality graduate medical education and has trained physicians since 1932. Currently, San Joaquin General Hospital sponsors three residency programs – General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. All residency programs are fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Our residency programs provide community-based education, with comprehensive training in inpatient and outpatient services and procedural skills, serving a diverse patient population. In addition to providing quality core education, San Joaquin General Hospital has also embraced new technologies, such as robotics training for surgeons, and is expanding its research opportunities to ensure residents are well prepared for their careers in medicine. Graduates matriculate easily into fellowship programs or into private practices. Your time at San Joaquin General Hospital will provide you with a strong foundation for your medical career, with lifetime connections to colleagues and faculty.
“Bring your medical career to life at San Joaquin General Hospital.”
Sheela Kapre, MD
Designated Institutional Officer and Chief Medical Officer
Our Residency Programs
Three ACGME-accredited residencies, each with its own overview and application details.
Family Medicine Residency
Founded in 1972 and affiliated with UC Davis School of Medicine. Full-spectrum training built on longitudinal clinics, street medicine outreach and community partnerships, plus an Advanced OB fellowship.
Internal Medicine Residency
Training internists since 1932. A small, hands-on program with no competing fellowships, a simulation lab and bedside ultrasound curriculum, and a 100% ABIM pass rate over five consecutive years.
General Surgery Residency
High-volume trauma and acute care at the only Level II trauma center in San Joaquin County. Early operative autonomy, robotics training, and rotations at UC Davis, St. Joseph’s and Washington Hospital.
Contact Us
For general information related to the GME Residency Program, you may contact:
Denise Estrada, BSHA, CPCS
Denise Estrada has over 20 years of health care experience, specializing in medical staff organization and education.
Denise Estrada received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Phoenix in Health Care Administration. Denise was born and raised in Stockton, she is active in the community and dedicated to the organization’s mission and values that include preparing residents for their careers in medical practice.