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Graduate Medical Education

Pediatric Residency

Moreno Valley, CA
12 Positions per year
Matched via NRMP
ACGME Accredited
12
Active Residents
8
Core Faculty
Welcome Curriculum Faculty Residents Salary & Benefits
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Letter from the Program Director
Welcome to the Loma Linda University Pediatric Primary Care Track at Riverside University Health System. Our program was founded by Drs. Aleca Clark and Kathleen Lima with a vision of training pediatricians who are deeply connected to the communities they serve. Our inaugural class graduated in 2017, and since that time, more than 85% of our graduates have gone on to careers in outpatient pediatrics—a reflection of the mission that continues to guide us today. The Primary Care Track is built around four pillars: community engagement, multidisciplinary care, the best of both worlds, and wellness at work. Our residents benefit from training across both Riverside University Health System and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, combining the resources and breadth of a tertiary children’s hospital with the relationships, continuity, and community-centered experience of a public health system. But PCT is more than where we train. It is the people we train alongside. We are intentionally a small, close-knit community where residents, faculty, staff, and families know one another, celebrate together, support one another through the difficult days, and find plenty of reasons to laugh along the way. We believe excellent physicians are developed not only through rigorous clinical training, but through mentorship, belonging, service, curiosity, and the freedom to become the kind of pediatrician—and person—you hope to be. Our residents bring different backgrounds, interests, talents, and perspectives to our program, and that individuality is something we celebrate. As we like to say in PCT: In a world of horses, be a unicorn. 🦄 We invite you to explore our photos and get a glimpse of the community behind our program. For complete information regarding curriculum, rotations, application requirements, and residency training, please visit the Loma Linda University Pediatric Residency website. We are so glad you stopped by. Gabrielle Pina, DO, FAAP Program Director Pediatric Primary Care Track Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital / Riverside University Health System
Gabrielle Pina, DO
Gabrielle Pina, DO

Program Director

4-4-4
Residents per year
2017
Year established
32-Bed NICU,8-bed Pediatric unit, 16 mother-baby units, 4 PICU beds
Bed County Hospital

Curriculum

Year-by-year training structure and rotation schedule

https://lluch.org/health-professionals/residency/pediatrics-residency/program-overview/primary-care-track

Primary Care Track - Pediatrics Residency | Loma Linda University Children's Health

Primary Care Track - Pediatrics Residency | Loma Linda University Children's Health

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Didactics Recurring teaching and conferences
  • Morning Report Monday -Thursday

    Case-based presentation with pertinent learning points presented by inpatient ward teams. In the clinic, morning report consists of evidence-based teaching by a senior resident answering a clinical question pertinent to outpatient pediatrics.

  • Noon conference Monday-Thursday

    Faculty give presentations on their areas of expertise, covering nearly the entirety of the ABP Content specifications over an 18 month cycle. Lectures will be interactive, and include monthly Mock Codes as well.

  • Mock Codes Monthly
  • Journal Club Monthly

    Monthly series highlighting key components of evidence-based medicine relevant to subspecialty and general pediatrics.

  • Super Tuesday Weekly

    Resident-led conferences where interesting cases are presented, leading to a dynamic discussion between residents and attending physicians. 

  • Grand Rounds Montly

    Presentations for the entire children's hospital, led by invited speakers, attending physicians, fellows or senior residents. Presentations cover varied topics, such as ground-breaking research to an in-depth case discussion. 

Academic activities Projects and requirements
  • QI or research project Required for graduation
  • Board exam prep series PGY-2 and PGY-3

Faculty & Staff

Meet the physicians and coordinators who lead our program

Gabrielle Pina, DO
Gabrielle Pina, DO
Program Director
Kathleen Lima, DO
Kathleen Lima, DO
Associate Program Director
Rachel Davidge, MD
Rachel Davidge, MD
Core Faculty
Jazmin Fernandez, DO
Jazmin Fernandez, DO
Core Faculty
Ryan Mooradian, MD
Ryan Mooradian, MD
Core Faculty
Carolina Olavarry, MD
Carolina Olavarry, MD
Core Faculty
Vincent Yoro-Bacay, MD
Vincent Yoro-Bacay, MD
Core Faculty
Claudia De Dios Uribe
Claudia De Dios Uribe
Program Coordinator

Current Residents

Our resident physicians by training year

PGY-1 Class of 2029 4 residents
Kendyl Copp, DO
Kendyl Copp, DO
Raksha Maharaj, DO
Raksha Maharaj, DO
Hannah Perez, MD
Hannah Perez, MD
Maryana Saoor, MD
Maryana Saoor, MD
PGY-2 Class of 2028 4 residents
Morgan Penning, DO
Morgan Penning, DO
Emily Schneider, MD
Emily Schneider, MD
Danielle Sheikholeslami, MD
Danielle Sheikholeslami, MD
Brittany Tsai, MD
PGY-3 Class of 2027 4 residents
Kamela Kadri, DO
Kamela Kadri, DO
Arielle Magpoc, DO
Arielle Magpoc, DO
Nadia Siddiqi, DO
Nadia Siddiqi, DO
Micaela Silva, MD
Micaela Silva, MD

Salary & Benefits

Compensation and benefits for all RUHS residency program trainees

Annual Salary by PGY Level
YearAnnual SalaryBiweekly
PGY-1 $77,875 $2,995
PGY-2 $80,056 $3,079
PGY-3 $83,203 $3,200
Effective July 1, 2026. Paid biweekly over 26 pay periods. Direct deposit available.
Benefits & Perks
Medical, Dental and Vision
Comprehensive coverage for residents and eligible dependents.
Vacation and Leave
15 days paid vacation per academic year. Sick leave included.
CME Allowance
5 days CME leave per year with an educational stipend.
Malpractice Coverage
County pension plan (PERS) enrollment available.
Wellness Program
Employee assistance program (EAP) and mental health support.
Required Disclosure Documents

Per ACGME requirements, the following documents must be made available to all applicants

Eligibility & Appointment Policy
Salaries & Pre-Employment Requirements
Resident Benefits
Sample Resident / Fellow Contract