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Graduate Medical Education

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant Fellowship

Moreno Valley, CA
12 Positions per year
Matched via NRMP
ACGME Accredited
3
Active Residents
8
Core Faculty
4
Fellows per Year
2003
Year Established
439
Bed County Hospital

Curriculum

Year-by-year training structure and rotation schedule

TRAINING DUTIES: Clinic - Perform History and Physicals and implement treatment plan; Perform post op follow up evaluations; Procedures to include injections, assisting with splinting and casting, and wound management. Call - Rounding on all Orthopedic inpatients; Completing required documentation for management of inpatients; Completing consults requested from Emergency Department and other Specialty Services in Hospital; Procedures in Emergency Room may consist of splinting, casting, reduction of fractures, revision of amputated digits, reduction of dislocated joints, aspiration of joints, orthopedic evaluation of trauma patients. Operating Room (OR) - Assist with patient positioning and draping; First assust during procedure; Wound closure; Application of sterile bandages; Splint/Cast appliation; Accompany the patient to PACU after surgery along with Anesthesia; Place post op orders.

Elective
Intro/General Orthopaedcis
Sports Medicine/Pediatrics
Total Joint
Trauma
Upper Exremity and Hand
Required rotation
Elective rotation
Didactics Recurring teaching and conferences
  • Grand Rounds Education Monthly

    Thursdays when a Monday holiday falls. 1st and 3rd Mondays at KP Fontana, 2nd, 4th and 5th at RUHS. Each session includes two lectures, a quiz, rotating activities, case presentations and a simultaneous Skills Day lab.

  • Morning Conference Daily
Academic activities Projects and requirements
  • Saw Bone Workshop Biweekly

Faculty & Staff

Meet the physicians and coordinators who lead our program

Kelly Miranda, MPT, PA-C
Kelly Miranda, MPT, PA-C
Program Director
Wade Faerber, DO, FAOAO, FAOA
Wade Faerber, DO, FAOAO, FAOA
Medical Director
Jonathan Allen, MD, FAAOS
Jonathan Allen, MD, FAAOS
Teaching Faculty
Daniel Brereton, DO
Daniel Brereton, DO
Teaching Faculty
Roy Caputo, MD, FAAOS
Roy Caputo, MD, FAAOS
Teaching Faculty
Rolf Drinhaus, MD, FAAOS
Rolf Drinhaus, MD, FAAOS
Teaching Faculty
Juston Fan, DO
Juston Fan, DO
Teaching Faculty
Michael French, DO, FAOAO
Michael French, DO, FAOAO
Teaching Faculty
Gail Hopkins, MD, FAAOS
Gail Hopkins, MD, FAAOS
Teaching Faculty
Bret Powers, DO, FAOAO
Bret Powers, DO, FAOAO
Teaching Faculty
Matthew Robinson, DO, FAOAO
Matthew Robinson, DO, FAOAO
Teaching Faculty
John Schlechter, DO, FAOAO, FAOA
John Schlechter, DO, FAOAO, FAOA
Teaching Faculty
Christopher Sherman, DO, FAOAO
Teaching Faculty
John Skubic, MD, FAAOS
John Skubic, MD, FAAOS
Teaching Faculty
John Steinmann, DO, FAOAO
John Steinmann, DO, FAOAO
Teaching Faculty
Atrina Johnson
Program Coordinator
David Hacobian, PA-C
David Hacobian, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Brian Rodriguez, PA-C
Brian Rodriguez, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Ryan Williams, PA-C
Ryan Williams, PA-C
Physician Assistant

Current Fellows

Our fellows by training year

Year-1 Class of 2027 3 fellows
Mayte Flores, PA Fellow
Mayte Flores, PA Fellow
Brandon Nguyen, PA Fellow
Brandon Nguyen, PA Fellow
Nicolas Roberts, PA Fellow
Nicolas Roberts, PA Fellow

Salary & Benefits

Compensation and benefits for all RUHS residency program trainees

Annual Salary by PGY Level
YearAnnual SalaryBiweekly
PGY-1 $77,875 $2,995
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