Last month Sutter welcomed 198 new resident physicians during its annual Graduate Medical Education orientation in Fairfield, Calif. The physicians are now beginning residency training across the system’s hospitals and clinics, with an additional 23 new fellows set to join this month. All matched to Sutter’s training programs earlier this year on Match Day.
Training Across Northern California
From major medical centers in cities to clinics in suburban and rural communities, Sutter gives physicians the opportunity to learn in numerous care settings while serving a wide range of patients with common and complex health concerns.
Dr. Dineen Greer
“Our residents train in one of the most unique learning environments in the country,” said Dr. Dineen Greer, vice president of Graduate Medical Education and designated institutional official. “Because of Northern California’s geographic footprint, they will gain experiences that prepare them to care for patients wherever they’re needed.”
Different Paths, One Purpose
Every new resident brings a different story, but all share the same commitment to caring for patients.
Dr. Kwame Essuman
First-year internal medicine resident Dr. Kwame Essuman at Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center said orientation marked the next step in a journey years in the making. After completing his medical training in Ghana, he pursued clinical experiences in the United States, culminating in a residency match with Sutter.
“What first drew me to Sutter was its people,” Dr. Essuman said. “Even before matching, I attended a Sutter open house during recruitment and was struck by how welcoming, supportive and genuinely invested everyone was in resident growth. Having relocated from Ghana, the Bay Area has gradually become home for my family and me. I’m excited to spend the next three years giving back by caring for the people who have embraced us.”
Dr. Kimberly Ochoa Carrasco
For first-year family medicine resident Dr. Kimberly Ochoa Carrasco at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, residency also means coming home. After working at Sutter Health as both a medical scribe and a clinical research coordinator before medical school, she returned to begin residency in her hometown of Modesto.
“I always hoped I’d find my way back to Sutter,” Dr. Carrasco said. “The faculty encouraged me, challenged me and made me feel supported every step of the way. Being able to return to my hometown and care for families across every stage of life makes this feel like the right place to begin my career.”
Building Careers Beyond the Bedside
Dr. Lindsay Mazotti
“Graduate medical education at Sutter extends beyond clinical training,” said Dr. Lindsay Mazotti, chief medical officer of medical education and science. “Whether physicians aspire to become educators, researchers, leaders or exceptional clinicians, Sutter is committed to helping them grow throughout their careers. That investment strengthens our workforce and ultimately benefits the patients we serve.”
As Sutter continues to expand its investment in physician education, including the recent launch of the Mark & Mary Stevens School of Medicine, today’s residents represent an important part of that long-term vision. Together, Sutter’s graduate medical education programs and new medical school are creating a continuum of learning that prepares the next generation of physicians to care for patients and communities across Northern California and beyond.
Learn more about Sutter’s GME programs.
