Prime West Consortium/St. Francis Medical Center
The Prime West Consortium/St. Francis Medical Center Internal Medicine residency in Lynwood, CA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Prime West Consortium / St. Francis Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency in Lynwood, CA, affiliated with California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM). The program describes itself as new at a 354-bed community hospital with no prior GME, so residents help shape it. Rotations run on thirteen 4-week blocks: PGY-1 has 5 blocks inpatient medicine, ICU, night float, cardiology, nephrology, emergency medicine and electives; PGY-2 adds ID, hematology/oncology, GI and 3 elective blocks; PGY-3 adds rheumatology, endocrinology, geriatrics/palliative/hospice, pulmonary/critical care and a research block. At least one weekly half-day of continuity clinic, protected didactics, and simulation-lab orientation.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- New program in a hospital without prior GME: emphasise initiative and willingness to help shape curriculum; ask what resident input has already changed.
- Block schedule is explicit (13 four-week blocks); PGY-3 includes a dedicated research/training block plus pulmonary/critical care and geriatrics/palliative time; ask how it fits your career plan.
- Weekly continuity clinic (at least one half-day during most rotations) and protected didactics covering the business of medicine and self-care.
- Orientation includes off-campus simulation lab and outpatient clinic evaluation; ask about procedure training.
- Mission stresses scholarly activity and QI on community topics, with CUSM affiliation for academic opportunities; bring QI/research interests relevant to Lynwood.
- Mission targets hospitalist, general internist or fellowship paths in an underserved Los Angeles County community; ask about fellowship placement as classes graduate.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Anantjit Singh, MD, MPH
- Program coordinator
- Julieta Murillo-Lomeli
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Internal Medicine residency training
Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates go on to general internal medicine, hospital medicine or fellowship training such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or critical care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Prime West Consortium/St. Francis Medical Center Internal Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Prime West Consortium/St. Francis Medical Center Internal Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Prime West Consortium/St. Francis Medical Center Internal Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Prime West Consortium/St. Francis Medical Center Internal Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.