CLS Affiliate Labs, Internships and Outcomes
As part of the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program, you complete a 40-week, full-time internship at one of our affiliated clinical lab sites. You train in real hospital and diagnostic lab settings, where you apply what you learned in class and build practical skills. During this experience, you work with laboratory professionals, perform testing and gain the hands-on training needed for licensure and employment.
CLS Clinical Affiliate Laboratories
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - San Francisco
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
- California Pacific Medical Center
- San Francisco VA Medical Center
- Kaiser Regional Laboratory (Berkeley)
- Alameda County Medical Center - Highland (Oakland)
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Oakland, Richmond, Walnut Creek, Antioch, San Leandro
- John Muir Medical Center (Concord, Walnut Creek)
- Sutter Health - Shared Lab Livermore
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - South San Francisco, Redwood City
- El Camino Hospital (Mountain View)
- Stanford Health Care (Palo Alto)
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System (Palo Alto)
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Vallejo, Vacaville, Santa Rosa, San Rafael
- North Bay Medical Center (Fairfield/Vacaville)
- Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (Santa Rosa)
- Providence Queen of the Valley Hospital (Napa)
- Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (Ukiah)
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Sacramento, Roseville, Modesto, Fresno, Kern County
- St. Agnes Medical Center (Fresno)
- Marian Medical Center (Santa Maria)
- Kern Medical Center (Bakersfield)
- Adventist Health – Sonora (Sonora)
CLS Outcomes
The SFSU CLS program meets all NAACLS standards and demonstrates student success across graduation, certification and job placement.
Outcomes
| Graduation Period | Number of Interns | Graduation Rate | BOC Pass Rate | Job Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/21 – 6/30/22 | 56 | 100% (56/56) | 98.0% (55/56) | 98.0% (55/56) |
| 7/1/22 – 6/30/23 | 56 | 100% (56/56) | 98.0% (55/56) | 98.0% (55/56) |
| 7/1/23 – 6/30/24 | 58 | 100% (58/58) | 98.3% (57/58) | 98.0% (57/58) |
| 7/1/24 – 6/30/25 | 59 | 100% (59/59) | 95.0% (56/59) | 95.0% (56/59) |
| 7/1/25 – 6/30/26 | 61 | 100% (61/61) | 100.0% (61/61) | 100% (61/61) |
Graduation Rate
The percentage of students who completed the program during the academic year.
BOC Pass Rate
The percentage of graduates who passed the ASCP Board of Certification (MLS) exam.
Job Placement Rate
The percentage of graduates employed as Clinical Laboratory Scientists, typically within three months of graduation.