Riverside University Health System Program

The Riverside University Health System Internal Medicine residency program is located in Moreno Valley, California, at Riverside University Health System – Medical Center. The program is designed to support and foster collaboration and integrative care in a safety net healthcare environment. The hospital is a Level I Trauma Center with stroke designation and is focused on becoming a clot retrieval facility. The program emphasizes attention to quality and detail in patient care, appropriate supervision, resource utilization, and active teaching.

The program recommends competitive applicants to have a strong USMLE Part I score, but also values holistic application reviews, taking into consideration various factors like community service and volunteer work. Applicants are encouraged to be out of medical school for less than 3 years and have prior clinical experience within the United States healthcare system. The program requires applicants to be either United States citizens or permanent residents and does not offer J-1 or H-1 visas.

The ACGME has approved the program for 13 advanced residents at each level. The application deadline is typically in October, and the residency program participates in the ERAS. Minimum application documentation includes various materials like transcripts, letters of reference, and a personal statement. Virtual interviews are conducted from October to January, with hotel and airport information provided for applicants granted interviews. Additional pre-employment requirements are outlined for matched applicants before the start of the program.

Residents in the Riverside University Health System Internal Medicine residency program receive competitive salaries and benefits. These include health and dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, worker's compensation, vacation days, conference time, and meal services while on call. The program does not provide housing for residents.

Overall, the program aims to train competent, compassionate, and professional physicians in a community-based setting with a focus on caring for underserved populations. The mission includes guiding residents towards clinical and academic excellence, promoting resident wellness, and fostering excellence in all aspects of internal medicine and healthcare delivery.