Endowed Chairs

Your generosity has a lasting impact on our community. Gifts from friends like you bring the latest medical technology and compassionate care to Orange County.

Investing in the Future

An endowed chair is a prestigious designation within Providence St. Jude Medical Center made possible through the visionary support of a donor-funded endowment. This distinguished honor, bestowed upon a physician, not only propels advancements in their specialized field but amplifies the medical center’s lasting impact on the community.

Trailblazing Leaders

Endowed chairs are reserved for dedicated clinical leaders who demonstrate the highest levels of expertise in their field and are committed to keeping Providence St. Jude’s comprehensive programs at the forefront of health care. Endowed Chairs are a hallmark of great institutions and one of the most notable honors bestowed on a physician.

Visionary Donors

Since our humble beginnings, our supporters have walked hand-in-hand with Providence St. Jude in our relentless pursuit of excellence. We are grateful for their trust and partnership to advance clinical specialties for the benefit of our communities.

Funding An Endowed Chair

Donor-funded endowments are among the most profound forms of philanthropy. The investment income generated provides annual financial resources to develop innovative approaches to patient care, research and programs. An endowment is a testament to our community’s trust in Providence St. Jude and its clinical leaders to continue providing quality health care that transcends generations.

Discover more philanthropic opportunities within the endowed chair program by contacting the Foundation at 714-992-3033 or SJMF@providence.org.

Endowed Chair Investiture Ceremony

The investiture ceremony is a significant event that marks the installation of a physician to the endowed chair position and celebrates the generosity of the donor(s) who established the endowment. It serves as a powerful symbol, underscoring Providence St. Jude’s unwavering dedication to excellence and its enduring connection to the communities we proudly serve.