ACGME Initial Accreditation

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Fellowship Program

Riverside University Health System · Inland Southern California

Advancing endocrine care for the medically underserved communities we serve.

2-yr
Fellowship
1
Fellow per Year

Our Mission

The mission of the RUHS Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship Program is to train and educate fellows to be competent and compassionate practitioners in the core knowledge and skills of this subspecialty. We hope to improve the health of Californians—especially in Inland Southern California—by serving the medically underserved in the region.

Our Goal

To cultivate the next generation of endocrinologists by providing:

  • Comprehensive clinical training across the full spectrum of endocrine disorders
  • Hands-on experience in inpatient consults, outpatient clinics, diabetes technology, and procedural skills
  • Robust scholarly opportunities including clinical research, QI, and mentorship from dedicated faculty
  • A commitment to advancing endocrine care and improving the health of the diverse communities we serve
Clinical & Training Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to provide broad exposure across all areas of endocrinology.

Inpatient Care Inpatient

Inpatient Endocrinology Consults

  • High-volume diabetes care
  • Hip Fracture / Osteoporosis Pathway
  • Complex Endocrine Pathology: DKA/HHS, thyroid emergencies, pituitary/adrenal disorders, fluid and electrolyte imbalance
Outpatient careOutpatient

Outpatient Specialty Clinics

Procedural skills Procedural

Procedural Skills

Specialty Rotations

Didactics, Teachings & Lectures

Evaluation & Feedback

Assessment Methods

  • Direct observation
  • ACGME milestones-based assessments
  • Faculty of Fellow Evaluation (end of rotation)
  • Fellow of Faculty Evaluation (end of rotation)
  • Semi-annual performance review with Program Director
  • Summative Evaluation (promotion / program completion)
  • Multisource 360° Evaluations (nursing, peers, patients, self)
  • Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) and supportive remediation

Committee Reviews

  • Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) Meeting
  • Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) Meeting
  • End-of-Year Program Evaluation (by fellow)

Research & Scholarly Opportunities

Fellows are supported to complete at least one scholarly project, with dedicated research time built into the curriculum and mentorship from Dr. Anthony Firek, Medical Director of the Comparative Effectiveness and Clinical Outcomes Research Center (CECORC).

Clinical Research

Diabetes, obesity, thyroid disease, adrenal testing, and more

QI Initiatives

Quality improvement, case reports, and curriculum development

National Presentations

ENDO, AACE, and ADA national meetings

Faculty Mentorship

IRB submission, data analysis, and manuscript preparation

Our Fellowship Team

Iqbal Munir, MD, PhD

Program Director

Iqbal Munir, MD, PhD

Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCR
Chair, Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Almira Yang, DO

Associate Program Director

Almira Yang, DO

Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCR

Anthony Firek, MD

Core Faculty

Anthony Firek, MD

Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCR
Medical Director, CECORC

Bahram Mirza, MD

Core Faculty

Bahram Mirza, MD

Chief of Service, Dept. of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Kaiser Permanente Riverside
Clinical Associate Professor, UCR School of Medicine

Salma Khan, MD, PhD

Core Faculty

Salma Khan, MD, PhD

Associate Research Professor
Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Erika A. Coleman, BS

Program Coordinator

Erika A. Coleman, BS

Fellowship Program Coordinator
RUHS Endocrinology

Eligibility Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited U.S. or international medical school
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency by the fellowship start date
  • Board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine at time of appointment
  • Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of California

Application Requirements

Submit via ERAS. Required documents:

  • Completed ERAS application
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • USMLE or COMLEX examination scores

Fellow Selection Process

  • 1 July 2025 — ERAS applications open for the 2026 Fellowship Season (appointments beginning July 2027)
  • 2 Fall–Winter 2026 — Interviews conducted
  • 3 2027–2028 — One (1) fellow selected for the academic year
  • 4 Applicants participating in the NRMP Match are kindly requested to notify the program once match outcome is received
Visa Sponsorship Notice: As a county institution, this program does not sponsor visas. Applicants must have valid authorization to work and train in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of the fellowship.

Fellow Life & Well-being

Work–Life Balance

A culture that values manageable call schedules and psychological safety

Wellness Resources

Access to counseling and a supportive county benefits package including leave options

Southern California Living

Proximity to beaches, mountains, and metropolitan centers

Sponsoring Institution

Riverside University Health System – Medical Center

  • Established 1893
  • County's premier teaching hospital
  • Level 1 Trauma Center (Adults)
  • County's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
  • 439 licensed beds (Moreno Valley & Arlington campuses)
  • 44 Hospital-Based Clinics
  • 13 Community Health Centers (FQHC)
  • Safety-net provider for Riverside County
  • 1,000 medical students per year
  • 200 nursing students per year

Ready to Apply or Have Questions?

Contact the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Fellowship Program Coordinator:

Erika A. Coleman, BS
[email protected]