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The Department of Clinical Education at California Northstate University, College of Medicine is dedicated to preparing students for the transition from classroom learning to patient-centered clinical practice. Through our comprehensive clerkship program, students gain hands-on experience across core medical disciplines under the mentorship of skilled clinical professors and community preceptors. We emphasize strong partnerships with regional hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems, ensuring our students are guided by expert physicians and exposed to a diverse range of patient care experiences. Our commitment is to foster clinical excellence, professional growth, and compassionate care as students progress through their medical journey.
Welcome to the Department of Clinical Education at California Northstate University College of Medicine!
As Chair, I am honored to work alongside our dedicated clinical faculty and mentors who bring a wealth of expertise to our students’ education. Together with our valued partners, including regional hospitals, community clinics, and healthcare organizations, we are building a learning environment that bridges knowledge with practice, and nurtures both clinical skill and professional identity. Whether you are a student, faculty member, or community partner, we are grateful for your role in advancing our mission to train the next generation of compassionate, skilled physicians.
Warm Regards,
Ed Lee, MD, MPH
Chair, Department of Clinical Education Director of Clinical InformaticsAssistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Dean Senior Vice-President of Medical Affairs Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine EM Clerkship Director, Didactics and M3 Director
Associate Professor of Radiology
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology OB-GYN Clerkship Director
Professor of Medical Education and Emergency Medicine Clerkship Director-Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine Internal Medicine Vice Chair and Clerkship Director
Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine Family Medicine Clerkship Director
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Pediatrics Clerkship Director
Assistant Dean of Research Professor of Surgery Surgery Clerkship Director
Psychiatry Clerkship Director Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine Associate Clinical Professor of Urology and Urologic Oncology