We are dedicated to training physicians to become outstanding practitioners of medicine. St. Mary’s residents assume increasing levels of responsibility for patient care by learning to combine knowledge and skills from the biomedical, behavioral, and evaluation sciences while forging effective doctor-patient relationships in a variety of clinical settings. We believe that the care of individual patients requires a commitment to the health of the community, to the optimal use of medical care resources, and to personal scholarly activity. The program at St. Mary’s emphasizes:

• Dedication to lifelong learning

• Expertise in the science and art of medicine

• Compassion, empathy, and the high ethical standards needed to establish doctor-patient relationships built on mutual respect and trust

• Collaborative care—the ability to incorporate the skills of other members of the health care team to provide the best possible patient care

• A community perspective that informs clinical decisions for individual patient care, and encourages participation in community health initiatives

• Sensitivity and skills needed to provide effective cross-cultural health care.

“St Mary’s is an ideal place to train in Internal Medicine. Whether your interests are in primary care, Hospitalist medicine or in preparing for fellowship, St. Mary’s offers you a broad range of experiences and opportunities to pursue your goals. Our graduates are everywhere: private practice, HMOs, academia and administration. St Mary’s is the perfect foundation for your professional life.”