UHS Southern California Medical Education Consortium Program

The UHS Southern California Medical Education Consortium offers a General Surgery Residency Program located in Southwest Riverside County, California. This ACGME accredited community-based program provides a diverse training environment with rotations at Temecula Valley Hospital, Inland Valley Medical Center, Rancho Springs Medical Center, and Corona Regional Medical Center. Notable features include state-of-the-art services such as cardiac care, vascular surgery, trauma care, and robotic surgery across the different hospital sites.

The program boasts experienced and diverse faculty from various medical specialties, including Internal Medicine and Family Medicine, ensuring a well-rounded training experience. Residents have access to a robust curriculum covering a range of surgical specialties, and there is an emphasis on resident well-being with integrated wellness curriculum and activities.

For the application process, the program offers 3 preliminary and 3 categorical positions in the first year of the five-year training track. Applicants must be either United States citizens or permanent residents, as the program currently does not sponsor visas. Application requirements include submitting through ERAS, providing necessary documentation, and participating in the NRMP matching program.

Residents benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and professional benefits. The program also offers educational benefits like access to resources, professional memberships, certification support, and an annual educational stipend.

The General Surgery Residency at UHS Southern California Medical Education Consortium is committed to creating a supportive learning environment through wellness initiatives, peer and social support networks, promotion of resilience, and a faculty mentorship program to guide residents through their training.