At Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, California, you will step into a role that combines the stability of an established system with the excitement of a growing academic program. This is not a replacement position but an expansion driven by overwhelming patient demand and the launch of a new neurology residency in partnership with Touro University. You will join Touro University Medical Group (TUMG) as a faculty neurologist, shaping both patient care and physician education in a region that has long been underserved.
The practice model is built around two complementary teams: a stroke-focused inpatient service and an outpatient-driven general neurology team with rotational inpatient consult coverage. The details of schedules and census are provided in the Clinical Details section, but at the overview level, you can expect a balanced structure that supports both lifestyle and professional growth while providing essential care to the community.
This opportunity gives you the freedom to design your practice. Whether your passion lies in general neurology or a subspecialty such as epilepsy, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, neuro-oncology, neuroimmunology, headache, or cognitive disorders, your clinic will fill rapidly. The catchment area spans 1M+ residents across Northern California, and referrals flow in daily from as far as Lake Tahoe and Merced — ensuring that whatever direction you choose, your expertise will be fully utilized.
You will hold a faculty appointment through Touro University and participate in a thriving neurology residency program launched in 2022. Most teaching is clinically based, with residents integrated into both inpatient and outpatient services. At present, Dr. Richard Riemer, a practicing neurologist with a neurophysiology background, serves as both Program Director and Chief Medical Officer of TUMG. He is known for his mentorship and collaborative style, and the program is actively recruiting a new Program Director to continue leading this exciting expansion.
This is your opportunity to practice at the ground floor of a neurology program that is expanding to meet real community need. You will not only treat patients but also help define the future of neurological care in Northern California — leaving your mark on both the community and the next generation of physicians.