Passion. Focus. Results.

“You’ll never know what you can achieve until you try.
Just never, ever give up.”

Welcome to DrJoyceCheng.com

Whether you’re a patient navigating a hospital stay, a family member trying to understand what’s happening to someone you love, or a medical trainee looking for guidance on the road ahead — you’re in the right place.

I’m Dr. Joyce Cheng. I practice hospital medicine, teach the next generation of physicians, and believe deeply that knowledge — shared openly and honestly — makes medicine better for everyone.

WHO I AM

About Dr. Joyce Cheng, MD, MPH, MHA, FACP
Board-Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist · Clinical Assistant Professor · Patient Advocate

I’m a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist and Clinical Assistant Professor with a Master of Public Health (MPH) and a Master of Health Administration (MHA). I’m also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP).

I trained as an International Medical Graduate, which means I know firsthand how challenging and uncertain that path can be. I built this website to be the resource I wish had existed when I was going through it — and to give patients a place to understand the care they’re receiving when they need it most.

Resources for All

Dedicated sections for patients seeking compassionate care, medical students pursuing excellence through rigorous study, and residency students navigating the challenges of training and growth.

For Patients & Families

Being admitted to the hospital can feel overwhelming. Understanding who is caring for you, what to expect, and how to advocate for yourself makes a real difference in your experience and your outcomes.

Start here if you want to understand hospital medicine, know your rights as a patient, or prepare for a hospital stay.

For Medical Students

From USMLE prep and ECFMG certification to residency interviews, intern year survival, and everything in between — this section is built from real experience, not textbooks.

Start here if you’re navigating any part of the path to becoming a physician in the United States.

For Internal Medicine Residency

Supporting PGY-1 through PGY-3 with specialized resources.

WHAT IS A HOSPITALIST?

You may be wondering: what is a hospitalist?

A hospitalist is a physician who works exclusively inside the hospital. When you’re admitted, we become your primary doctor for the duration of your stay — coordinating your specialists, reviewing your test results, managing your medications, and preparing you to go home safely.

Your regular doctor hasn’t abandoned you. Hospitalists and primary care physicians work as partners — just in different settings. We take care of you in the hospital; they take care of you everywhere else.

LATEST FROM THE BLOG

Patient education, clinical insights, and stories from the wards.

Passion. Focus. Results.

Medicine is a calling. Teaching is a privilege. And helping people — whether they’re sitting in a hospital bed or studying for Step 1 at midnight — is why this website exists.

— Dr. Joyce Cheng, MD, MPH, MHA, FACP, Internal Medicine Hospitalist | Clinical Assistant Professor