University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program

Salary & Benefits

Below is a concise overview of compensation, insurance, time off, wellness resources, and enrollment details for fellows in the University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program (Gastroenterology). Housestaff in this program are University of California, Riverside (UCR) employees; salary and core benefits are administered through UCR GME and the UC system. (somim.ucr.edu)

Annual Salary (effective October 1, 2025)

Typical Gastroenterology fellowship training spans PGY-4 to PGY-6. UCR’s current salary scale is:

• PGY-4: $83,207
• PGY-5: $86,612
• PGY-6: $89,830
• PGY-7: $92,817 (listed for completeness if applicable)

Salaries are reviewed by UCR GME and may change; always confirm on the official UCR GME Salary & Benefits page. (gme.ucr.edu)

Note on bargaining/updates: UC and CIR-SEIU are negotiating a systemwide contract for medical residents and fellows; future wages/benefits may be updated as agreements are reached. (universityofcalifornia.edu)

Paid Time Off

• Vacation: Up to 20 working days per academic year (non-carryover).
• Sick leave: Up to 12 days per academic year. (gme.ucr.edu)

Health, Insurance, and Financial Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Premiums for residents/fellows and eligible dependents are fully covered by UC (all campuses except UCSF). Enrollment is through PlanSource. (ucresidentbenefits.com)

Enrollment and Coverage Start

• You have 30 days from your program start date to enroll; coverage begins retroactive to your start date. (ucresidentbenefits.com)

Life and Disability Insurance

• You are automatically enrolled in life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and short- and long‑term disability insurance as a new resident/fellow. (ucresidentbenefits.com)

Mental and Behavioral Health

• Headspace Cares (coaching, therapy, psychiatry) is automatically available when enrolled in a UC residents’ medical plan; eligible adult dependents are also included. (ucresidentbenefits.com)

Professional Liability (Malpractice) Coverage

• Coverage is provided through the UC Regents’ self‑insurance (Professional Medical & Hospital Liability) program for acts within the course and scope of UC duties/approved affiliations. Moonlighting is excluded. (ucop.edu)

Retirement and Savings

• UC residents/fellows may participate in the UC Retirement Savings Program: Defined Contribution Plan (Safe Harbor) plus optional 403(b) and 457(b) plans via Fidelity. Contact UCR GME/HR for site‑specific participation details. (ucresidentbenefits.com)

Family‑Forming Benefits

• UC provides up to $30,000 toward eligible fertility and family‑forming services through Carrot; some non‑medical services may be taxable as imputed income. (ucresidentbenefits.com)

Wellness & Support

• UCR SOM Resident & Fellow Well‑Being Program: wellness education, resources, events, and a program “Wellness Champion” in each residency/fellowship; contact the Support & Wellness Specialist for assistance. (gme.ucr.edu)

How to Enroll or Get Help

• Benefit enrollment steps, timelines, and PlanSource login details are on the UC Resident Benefits site (New Residents & Fellows / How to Enroll). (ucresidentbenefits.com)
• Program-specific salary/leave details: see UCR GME Salary & Benefits. (gme.ucr.edu)
• The GI fellowship page also links directly to UCR benefits resources. (somim.ucr.edu)

Additional Notes and Placeholders

The items below can vary by site/contract year and were not specified on official UCR/SOM or UC system pages for this program. They may be set at the departmental or hospital level. If applicable, confirm with the fellowship office or UCR GME.

• [PLACEHOLDER: Educational/CME allowance details and conference travel policy]
• [PLACEHOLDER: Relocation/moving stipend]
• [PLACEHOLDER: Meal stipend/cafeteria funds and on‑call meals]
• [PLACEHOLDER: Parking policy and costs at St. Bernardine Medical Center]
• [PLACEHOLDER: Housing support/allowance or institutional housing options]
• [PLACEHOLDER: Moonlighting policy for fellows]

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References (selected):

• UCR GME Salary & Benefits and paid time off (updated Oct 1, 2025). (gme.ucr.edu)
• UCR GI Fellowship page (confirms UCR employment and points to UCR/UC benefits). (somim.ucr.edu)
• UC Resident Benefits: premiums covered; enrollment; automatic life/AD&D and disability; Headspace; retirement; Carrot. (ucresidentbenefits.com)
• UCOP Risk Services: UC professional medical and hospital liability (self-insured) and FAQs. (ucop.edu)
• UC–CIR/SEIU negotiations updates (context for future changes). (universityofcalifornia.edu)

For the most current information, always verify on the UCR GME site and the UC Resident Benefits portal. (gme.ucr.edu)

Contact Us

Thank you for your interest in the University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program in Gastroenterology. Below you’ll find the best ways to reach our program team and affiliated offices.

Primary Program Contacts

• Program Coordinator: Adrienne Bawcum — [email protected] | (909) 475-2612 ext. 2612. (freida.ama-assn.org)
• Program Director: Zeid Kayali, MD — Founding Director, Gastrointestinal Diseases Fellowship. (somim.ucr.edu)

General Program and GME Inquiries

• UCR School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education (GME) Office: [email protected]. (gme.ucr.edu)
• Verification of Residency/Fellowship Training Requests: Send to [email protected]. (medschool.ucr.edu)
• Main School of Medicine line: (951) 827-4568. (somim.ucr.edu)

Mailing Addresses

• UCR School of Medicine (Program Sponsor)
  SOM Education Building, 900 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92521. (somim.ucr.edu)

• St. Bernardine Medical Center – GME Offices (Primary Teaching Site)
  GME, 2nd Floor, 2101 N. Waterman Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92404. (freida.ama-assn.org)

Hospital Contact (Affiliated Site)

• St. Bernardine Medical Center Main Switchboard: (909) 883-8711. (dignityhealth.org)
• Directions and campus parking information for St. Bernardine Medical Center. (dignityhealth.org)

Office Hours

• [PLACEHOLDER: Office hours for the Gastroenterology Fellowship administrative office.]

How to Apply or Request Program Information

• Applications are accepted only through ERAS; the fellowship participates in NRMP. Please use ERAS to submit inquiries related to application materials. (somim.ucr.edu)
• For general program questions not related to application status, contact the Program Coordinator (above) or the UCR GME Office at [email protected]. (freida.ama-assn.org)

Additional Helpful Links

• UCR Gastrointestinal Diseases Fellowship overview (program website). (somim.ucr.edu)
• Message from the GI Program Director (UCR website). (somim.ucr.edu)
• AMA FREIDA listing for the UCR/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Gastroenterology program (contact details). (freida.ama-assn.org)

Notes

• For hospital-related inquiries (not program-specific), you may also use the St. Bernardine Medical Center Contact Us page; do not use this for medical emergencies. For emergencies, call 911. (dignityhealth.org)

If any information you need is not listed above, please email the UCR GME Office at [email protected], and your message will be routed to the appropriate program contact. (gme.ucr.edu)

Clinical Sites

Welcome to the Clinical Sites page for the University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program in Gastroenterology. Fellows train across a complementary mix of tertiary-care, county, Veterans Affairs, academic, and ambulatory settings to develop broad expertise in inpatient consults, endoscopy, longitudinal outpatient care, and subspecialty electives. The fellowship is based at St. Bernardine Medical Center, with additional training at VA Loma Linda, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, UCLA (electives), and a high-volume community endoscopy center. (somim.ucr.edu)

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St. Bernardine Medical Center (Primary Site)

• Location: San Bernardino, CA
• Affiliation: Dignity Health
• Role in training: Primary base hospital for the UCR Gastrointestinal Diseases Fellowship. (somim.ucr.edu)

Key hospital facts and capabilities

• 342‑bed, nonprofit acute‑care hospital serving the Inland Empire; treats approximately 70,500 ED visits and admits more than 17,000 patients annually; over 2,100 births per year. (dignityhealth.org)
• Stroke care: designated Primary Stroke Center with coordinated acute treatment through rehabilitation; Dignity Health lists SBMC among designated stroke centers. (dignityhealth.org)
• Cardiovascular depth: Inland Empire Heart & Vascular Institute, STEMI center, and five catheterization labs supporting advanced interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery programs. (dignityhealth.org)

Unique clinical experiences for fellows

• Core inpatient and outpatient GI experiences at the program’s home base with exposure to a large, diverse patient population and complex comorbid illness. (somim.ucr.edu)

Learn more: UCR GI Fellowship – Program Overview | St. Bernardine Medical Center (somim.ucr.edu)

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VA Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Medical Center (VA Loma Linda)

• Location: Loma Linda, CA
• Role in training: VA site offering inpatient, outpatient, and procedure-based GI care serving Veterans across San Bernardino and Riverside counties. (somim.ucr.edu)

Key facility profile

• Teaching hospital with 159 hospital beds and a 110‑bed Community Living Center; the system serves 76,000–78,000 Veterans in the region. (va.gov)
• Ongoing system modernization and critical‑care capabilities (Tele‑ICU deployed January 2024) that enhance complex inpatient management. (va.gov)

What fellows see here

• Broad VA case mix in GI and hepatology across inpatient, outpatient, and home‑care programs, with exposure to chronic liver disease, GI bleeding, and procedural management in a veteran population. (somim.ucr.edu)

Learn more: UCR GI – Training Sites | About VA Loma Linda (somim.ucr.edu)

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Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC)

• Location: Colton, CA
• Role in training: County hospital rotations across inpatient consults, outpatient clinics, and endoscopy with a high‑acuity, safety‑net case mix. (somim.ucr.edu)

Key hospital facts and capabilities

• 456‑bed, university‑affiliated county teaching hospital; houses a regional burn center and comprehensive stroke center. (arrowheadregional.org)
• Verified Level I Adult Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons; trauma specialists manage ~2,500 trauma cases annually. (arrowheadregional.org)

What fellows see here

• Fast‑paced county environment with diverse pathology and underserved populations; robust endoscopy exposure integrated with consultative services. (somim.ucr.edu)

Learn more: UCR GI – Training Sites | ARMC – About Us (somim.ucr.edu)

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UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles (Outside Electives)

• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Role in training: Selective elective site for advanced subspecialty exposure. (somim.ucr.edu)

Elective opportunities

• GI Motility: dedicated program with comprehensive diagnostic testing and multidisciplinary care. (uclahealth.org)
• Liver Transplantation: one of the nation’s most active programs; UCLA reports more than 7,000 liver transplants performed since the 1980s, with adult and pediatric expertise and living‑donor options. (uclahealth.org)

Learn more: UCR GI – Training Sites | UCLA GI Motility | UCLA Liver Transplant (somim.ucr.edu)

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ACE Endoscopy & Surgery Center (Community Ambulatory Endoscopy)

• Location: Rialto, CA (San Bernardino Gastroenterology Associates – ACE Endoscopy & Surgery Center)
• Role in training: High‑volume ambulatory endoscopy setting where fellows refine core procedural skills in a streamlined outpatient environment. (somim.ucr.edu)

About the center

• Community endoscopy center associated with San Bernardino Gastroenterology Associates; performs screening and therapeutic GI procedures at the Rialto site. (sanbernardinogi.com)

Learn more: UCR GI – Training Sites | San Bernardino Gastroenterology Associates/ACE Endoscopy (somim.ucr.edu)

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How Our Sites Fit Together

• Comprehensive tertiary base: St. Bernardine anchors core inpatient and outpatient GI experiences within a large, technology‑enabled community tertiary hospital. (somim.ucr.edu)
• County and safety‑net depth: ARMC provides high‑acuity exposure and broad procedural experience across diverse and underserved populations. (somim.ucr.edu)
• Veterans Health System experience: VA Loma Linda adds a robust continuity and procedural platform caring for Veterans across two counties. (somim.ucr.edu)
• Subspecialty electives: UCLA offers focused training in GI motility and transplant hepatology/liver transplantation for fellows seeking advanced exposure. (somim.ucr.edu)
• Ambulatory endoscopy: ACE Endoscopy & Surgery Center supports high‑volume outpatient procedures and refinement of “bread‑and‑butter” endoscopic skills. (somim.ucr.edu)

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Accreditation and Program Details

• The Gastrointestinal Diseases Fellowship is ACGME‑accredited and based at St. Bernardine Medical Center; two fellows are accepted per year (total complement of six). (somim.ucr.edu)
• FREIDA lists the program as “University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St Bernardine Medical Center‑Dignity Health Program,” identifying St. Bernardine as the primary teaching site. (freida.ama-assn.org)

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Contact and Additional Information

• Program overview, leadership, and fellows: UCR GI Fellowship (somim.ucr.edu)
• Clinical site specifics and updates: GI Training Sites. Note: schedules and assignments may change at the discretion of program leadership. (somim.ucr.edu)

[PLACEHOLDER: Add site‑specific rotation percentages and typical block schedule once finalized for the current academic year.]

Application Process

Welcome to the application hub for the University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Gastroenterology Fellowship. Our ACGME-accredited, three-year fellowship is sponsored by UCR School of Medicine in Riverside, CA, with primary training at St. Bernardine Medical Center in nearby San Bernardino. Two fellows are accepted each year (total complement of six). (somim.ucr.edu)

• Program website: Gastrointestinal Diseases Fellowship – UCR SOM (somim.ucr.edu)
• UCR GME hub (salary/benefits, resources): UCR SOM Graduate Medical Education (gme.ucr.edu)

How to Apply

• Application platform: The program accepts applications exclusively through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). (somim.ucr.edu)
• Match participation: The program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match. (somim.ucr.edu)

ERAS Fellowship Timeline (July Cycle, 2026 Season)

For the 2026 fellowship application season (appointment year 2026), key ERAS July Cycle dates were:

1. June 4, 2025 – ERAS 2026 season opened (tokens available June 5).
2. July 2, 2025 – Applicants could begin submitting applications to programs.
3. July 16, 2025 – Programs could begin reviewing applications.
   Applicants should confirm the new season’s dates each year on the AAMC website. (students-residents.aamc.org)

NRMP Medicine & Pediatric Specialties Match Milestones (Appointment Year 2026)

• August 27, 2025 – Match registration opened
• October 1, 2025 – Rank Order List (ROL) entry opened
• October 29, 2025 – Program quota change/withdrawal deadline
• November 19, 2025 – ROL certification deadline
• December 3, 2025 – Match Day
  Annual schedules are published by NRMP; always verify current-cycle dates. (nrmp.org)

Eligibility

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency by fellowship start. (General ABIM/ACGME pathway for GI subspecialty training.) (abim.org)
• Board eligibility/certification in Internal Medicine in accordance with ABIM policies prior to subspecialty certification. (abim.org)

[PLACEHOLDER: Program-specific eligibility nuances (e.g., minimum months of U.S. clinical experience, time-from-graduation limits, Step 3 timing) to be inserted if/when published by the program.]

Required Application Materials (submitted via ERAS)

Prepare and assign the standard fellowship application components within MyERAS:

• Curriculum vitae
• Personal statement
• Letters of recommendation (LoRs) uploaded by authors via the ERAS Letter of Recommendation Portal; applicants may assign up to four LoRs per program
• USMLE and/or COMLEX-USA transcript release
• Medical school transcript and MSPE (via EFDO/medical school upload) Refer to AAMC’s MyERAS documents guidance for details and processing times. (students-residents.aamc.org)

Interviews and Selection

• The fellowship reviews completed ERAS applications and invites selected candidates to interview. Interview format (virtual/in-person or hybrid), dates, and itinerary are communicated directly with invited applicants each cycle. [PLACEHOLDER: Add program-specific interview format/timing once published.]
• Typical GI interview window aligns with the NRMP Medicine & Pediatric Specialties Match (generally August–November for the appointment year shown above); candidates should monitor their ERAS messages and email for invitations. (nrmp.org)

Positions and Complement

• Positions available: 2 per year (total program size: 6). (somim.ucr.edu)

Program Signaling (if applicable)

• Per AAMC, select Gastroenterology programs may use ERAS program signaling (5 gold and 10 silver signals for GI). Applicants should check the current ERAS cycle and the program’s ERAS listing to determine whether signaling is used in a given year and plan accordingly. (systems.aamc.org)

Important Notes About the Current Cycle

• According to the AMA FREIDA listing, the UCR SOM/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Gastroenterology Program participates in ERAS, starts on July 1, and indicated it would accept applications for the 2027–2028 training year (while not accepting for 2026–2027). Applicants should verify the program’s ERAS listing for the latest status before applying. (freida.ama-assn.org)

Visa and International Applicants

[PLACEHOLDER: Visa sponsorship details (e.g., J‑1 only; H‑1B policy; ECFMG certification timing) to be added once the program’s official statement is published or confirmed by UCR GME.]

After You Match (Onboarding)

• Fellows are employees of UCR; salary and benefits are outlined on the UCR GME site and UC Resident Benefits site. Onboarding requirements (credentialing, licensure, compliance) are coordinated by UCR GME and the program after Match. (somim.ucr.edu)

Application Tips

General, officially-sourced guidance for a strong ERAS submission:

• Confirm and assign all required documents in MyERAS early (LoRs, transcripts, personal statement) and track status; processing can take up to five business days after upload. (students-residents.aamc.org)
• If program signaling is used, apply signals strategically to programs that best match your goals and experience; review the AAMC guidance for your cycle. (systems.aamc.org)
• Align your training trajectory with ABIM expectations for GI subspecialty certification (completion of IM training, GI fellowship training) and be prepared to discuss clinical and scholarly preparation during interviews. (abim.org)

[PLACEHOLDER: Program-specific tips/FAQ (e.g., preferred LoR authors, scholarly expectations, case/procedure exposure of interest) to be added if/when the program publishes an applicant FAQ.]

Training Sites

• Primary teaching site: St. Bernardine Medical Center (Dignity Health), San Bernardino, CA. (somim.ucr.edu)

Contact

• Program Director: Zeid Kayali, MD (GI Fellowship Program Director) (somim.ucr.edu)
• For program inquiries: See the fellowship site above; additional directory details including program contact (Adrienne Bawcum) and phone number are listed in AMA FREIDA. (freida.ama-assn.org)

Useful Links

• UCR SOM Gastrointestinal Diseases Fellowship (program home): somim.ucr.edu/gastrointestinal-diseases-fellowship (somim.ucr.edu)
• UCR GME (salary/benefits/resources): gme.ucr.edu (gme.ucr.edu)
• ERAS Fellowship Timeline (current cycle): AAMC Students & Residents (students-residents.aamc.org)
• NRMP Medicine & Pediatric Specialties Match (schedule overview): NRMP News/Illuminator (Aug 2025) (nrmp.org)
• ERAS Application Components and Document Guidance: MyERAS Documents for Fellowship Applicants (students-residents.aamc.org)
• AMA FREIDA Program Listing: University of California Riverside SOM/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health, Gastroenterology (Program ID 1440514237) (freida.ama-assn.org)

If you cannot find specific information (deadlines, interview format, visa policy) on the program website or ERAS listing, please contact the program directly; placeholders above will be replaced once official details are published. (somim.ucr.edu)

Curriculum & Training

Program at a Glance

• Sponsoring Institution: University of California Riverside School of Medicine (UCR SOM)
• Primary Teaching Site: St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health (San Bernardino, CA)
• Program Length/Type: Three-year, ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
• Positions: 2 fellows per year (6 total)
• Start Date: July 1
• Application: Participates in NRMP; applications via ERAS only
• Program Leadership: Program Director Zeid Kayali, MD, MBA

Sources: UCR SOM – Gastrointestinal Diseases Fellowship and GI Training Sites; UCR GME; FREIDA 1440514237. (somim.ucr.edu)

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Clinical Training Sites

Fellows train across a diverse set of inpatient and outpatient environments in Inland Southern California with select regional electives.

• St. Bernardine Medical Center (Dignity Health) – Primary Site
  342-bed not-for-profit hospital with a broad continuum of services and high procedural volumes; home base for inpatient GI consults and multidisciplinary care. (somim.ucr.edu)

• VA Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Medical Center (Loma Linda)
  Inpatient, outpatient, and home-based programs serving veterans; exposure to a range of Medicine and Behavioral Medicine services. (somim.ucr.edu)

• Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (San Bernardino County Hospital)
  450+ bed Level I trauma center; fellows participate in inpatient and outpatient clinics, endoscopy, research, and teaching with high pathology diversity. (somim.ucr.edu)

• ACE Endoscopy and Surgery Center
  Busy outpatient endoscopy center where fellows hone “bread-and-butter” procedural skills in a high-efficiency setting. (somim.ucr.edu)

• UCLA Medical Center (Los Angeles) – Outside Electives
  Focused electives in GI motility and liver transplant care expand advanced exposure beyond the primary sites. (somim.ucr.edu)

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Rotation Structure and Clinical Experiences

• Fellows rotate through the sites above to gain comprehensive inpatient consultative experience and outpatient continuity across general GI and hepatology.
• Dedicated time at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and ACE Endoscopy supports progressive procedural competency in endoscopy within supervised settings.
• Elective time can be used for focused experiences (e.g., motility, liver transplant) at UCLA as available and approved by program leadership.

Note: Final block schedules and rotation lengths are set annually by the program and may change. [PLACEHOLDER: Insert a year-by-year block schedule (PGY-4 to PGY-6) with approximate weeks/months on Inpatient GI, Outpatient GI, Hepatology, Motility, Nutrition, Research/Scholarly Time, and Electives.] (somim.ucr.edu)

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Procedural Training

• Graduated responsibility in endoscopy across inpatient and ambulatory settings with emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• High-volume outpatient exposure at ACE Endoscopy complements hospital-based procedures; fellows integrate peri-procedural assessment and post-procedure care.
  [PLACEHOLDER: Enumerate core procedures with minimum target numbers per ACGME/ASGE guidance once confirmed by program (e.g., diagnostic EGD/colonoscopy; exposure to advanced procedures such as ERCP/EUS as available).] (somim.ucr.edu)

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Didactics and Conferences

The fellowship emphasizes strong clinical and didactic training with evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.
[PLACEHOLDER: Provide the recurring conference calendar (e.g., Core Curriculum Series, Journal Club, M&M, Radiology/Pathology correlation, Board Review, QI/Patient Safety). Include frequency, format (virtual/in-person), and presenting responsibilities.] (somim.ucr.edu)

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Continuity Clinic

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Research & Scholarly Activity

The program provides “excellent clinical and investigational training,” fostering critical appraisal of the literature and evidence-based practice. Fellows are encouraged to engage in scholarly projects with mentorship from core faculty.
[PLACEHOLDER: Outline protected research time by year, expected scholarly outputs (abstracts, QI projects, manuscripts), and presentation venues.]
Links: Message from the GI Program Director • GI Fellowship Leadership & Faculty. (somim.ucr.edu)

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Simulation & Skills Training

Fellows have access to institutional simulation resources at UCR SOM’s Center for Simulated Patient Care (Education Building/Orbach Library complex), which hosts simulation tours and CPR demonstrations as part of school-wide programming.
[PLACEHOLDER: Add fellowship-specific simulation sessions (e.g., advanced airway for GI bleeding resuscitation, sedation safety, crisis resource management) and skills lab curricula if applicable.]
Reference: UCR SOM Simulation facilities – Open House schedule (Center for Simulated Patient Care). (medschool.ucr.edu)

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Call, Duty Hours, and Coverage

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Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, and Professional Development

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Career Development and Mentorship

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Program Resources and Policies

• UCR SOM GME resources (policies, benefits, institutional supports): UCR GME. (gme.ucr.edu)
• Fellows and faculty rosters: Meet our GI Fellows • GI Leadership & Faculty. (somim.ucr.edu)

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How to Apply

• Applications are accepted through ERAS only; the program participates in the NRMP.
• Two fellows are selected each year for a total complement of six.
  See: UCR SOM – Gastrointestinal Diseases Fellowship and FREIDA 1440514237. (somim.ucr.edu)

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Notes about Location

The program is sponsored by UCR SOM in Riverside, CA, with the primary clinical training anchored at St. Bernardine Medical Center in nearby San Bernardino—serving the Inland Southern California region. (somim.ucr.edu)

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Important Disclaimers

• Details such as block schedules, clinic frequency, call structure, and specific procedure minimums are determined by program leadership and may be updated periodically. Where official specifics were not available online, [PLACEHOLDER] sections have been provided for program confirmation. (somim.ucr.edu)

Links referenced above:

• Gastrointestinal Diseases Fellowship (UCR SOM): https://somim.ucr.edu/gastrointestinal-diseases-fellowship
• GI Training Sites (UCR SOM): https://somim.ucr.edu/gi-training-sites
• UCR GME (Institutional): https://gme.ucr.edu/
• Message from the Program Director: https://somim.ucr.edu/message-gi-program-director
• FREIDA listing (ID 1440514237): https://freida.ama-assn.org/program/1440514237
• UCR Simulation facilities (Open House page): https://medschool.ucr.edu/openhouse