Our residency program offers strong teaching and mentorship within a modern, community hospital setting. We are home to 28 internal medicine residents and welcome 8 interns annually into our categorical program, along with 4 into our preliminary program.
The environment in which physicians train plays a significant role in shaping their careers. At Providence St. Vincent Medical Center (PSVMC), we emphasize compassion, collaboration, and innovation. Residents train in a hospital recognized for its commitment to high-value care, serving a diverse patient population from a broad geographic area. With one of the busiest emergency departments in Oregon, our residents benefit from a wide range of clinical experiences.
We are committed to providing a well-rounded curriculum and high-quality patient care. Our program is designed to offer a variety of learning opportunities and increasing levels of responsibility, preparing residents for a range of career paths. In inpatient medicine, we’ve developed four distinct ward teams, each with a unique educational focus. Our critical care rotation is a popular experience and has influenced many residents to pursue fellowships in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
The resident continuity clinic functions as a Medical Home, where residents care for their own panel of patients with support from a multidisciplinary team that includes faculty mentors, medical assistants, nurses, a behaviorist, a pharmacist, and a social worker. Our subspecialty rotations are led by knowledgeable faculty who are skilled at teaching both clinical expertise and the nuances of medical uncertainty. As a smaller program within a large hospital and health system, we’re able to offer personalized training experiences that support each resident’s professional goals.
We’ve included additional details about our program below. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions—we’d be happy to connect.
"In looking for a residency program, I was hoping to find a place
where I would feel at home. I have found that at St Vincent. I love the
collegiality here, not just within the program but between residents and
attendings, and especially with the specialists who devote so much time
to our learning. In our small program the bond between residents is close,
and we know we can rely on each other in moments of both strength and
weakness. Having worked as a non-physician provider for many years it
was also important to me to work on a well-integrated team, which is prioritized
here in the form of empowered pharmacists, social workers, nurses, and
all the staff who make patient care possible. This program works, every
day, to allow me to become the best physician I can be. I wouldn't want
to be anywhere else!"
2019 - 2020 Chief Resident, Kate Marshall, M.D.
