Riverside Regional Medical Center Program

The Transitional Year Residency Program at Riverside Regional Medical Center prepares residents for entry into categorical residencies with a broad understanding of multiple disciplines. The program is fully accredited by the ACGME and offers 12 positions. Core requirements of the program include rotations in Internal Medicine, Ambulatory Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and a Selective block. Residents have the opportunity to explore different clinical areas in the Simulation Lab, covering medical/surgical care, labor & delivery, emergency medicine, and procedural skills.

Electives are available in various specialties such as Dermatology, Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery, Radiation Oncology, and more. The program provides a competitive salary with benefits including professional malpractice insurance, moving stipend, residency education fund, and reimbursement for training programs. Residents also have access to medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits.

The program faculty at Riverside Regional Medical Center are board-certified in their respective fields and provide teaching to residents. The Program Director, Nathaniel S. Minnick, D.O., oversees the program and emphasizes personal finance education for residents. Riverside Regional Medical Center is located in Newport News, Virginia, surrounded by historical sites and outdoor recreational activities. The facility is a level II trauma center and part of the Riverside Health System. Residents have access to didactic sessions, clinical resources, simulation labs, and research opportunities during their Transitional Year program.