Riverside University Health System/University of California Riverside Program

The Riverside University Health System/University of California Riverside Family Medicine Residency Program is a purpose-driven 12-12-12 program located in Moreno Valley, California, serving the Inland Empire in Southern California. The program focuses on working with marginalized populations in a safety net institution, providing comprehensive care and assistance to those in need.

The program offers a dynamic curriculum that is regularly updated to reflect faculty expertise and resident interests, with a strong emphasis on community involvement, advocacy, sports medicine, women's health, and academics. The innovative Clinic-First model enhances resident continuity and engagement in the community.

Applicants are encouraged to have a passion for working in underserved settings and must demonstrate a commitment to family medicine. The program values communication and interpersonal skills, as well as teamwork dynamics. Eligible applicants must be either United States Citizens or permanent residents.

The application process includes the submission of required materials through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) by the deadline of October 15. The selection process involves a review of completed applications by the Program Director and selection committee, with interviews scheduled from October through December at Moreno Valley Community Health Center.

The curriculum at the program has transitioned to a "Clinic First Model" to provide residents with more frequent and valuable experiences at the Family Medicine Continuity site. There is a focus on scholarly activities, including participation in research projects and presentations at local, regional, state, and national levels.

Community involvement is a core component of the program, with opportunities for residents and faculty to volunteer at various clinics and events, promote health education and advocacy, and engage in sports medicine outreach. The program emphasizes addressing social determinants of health and reducing health disparities in the diverse patient population.

Overall, the RUHS/UCR Family Medicine Residency Program aims to educate diverse individuals to become competent physicians skilled in delivering comprehensive care. Graduates of the program go on to practice in various healthcare settings, with a majority continuing to work with underserved and vulnerable populations in the Inland Empire and beyond.