Dominican Hospital Welcomes New Internists Through Morehouse School of Medicine Partnership
Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz held a White Coat Ceremony to welcome its new cohort of internal medicine residents. The training program is a collaboration with Morehouse School of Medicine.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – Dominican Hospital welcomed 17 new internal medicine residents at a White Coat Ceremony held in late July. This program is part of the hospital’s commitment to advancing medical education and addressing the growing demand for internal medicine specialists.
The hospital is collaborating with the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) for this training initiative. The partnership aims to cultivate diverse and competent physicians prepared to tackle complex health challenges.
The ceremony signifies the beginning of their medical studies and their dedication to patient care. The new residents will embark on an intensive three-year training program covering a wide spectrum of internal medicine disciplines. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Dominican Hospital is part of the Dignity Health network, serving the Santa Cruz community for decades with comprehensive healthcare services. This collaboration with MSM further solidifies its role as an educational hub and a proponent of medical excellence in the region.