Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency

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Welcome to the Riverside University Health System Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program. It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to our inaugural residency class. As founding residents, you are helping to establish a program that will shape the future of women's healthcare in our region and beyond. Our mission is to educate and inspire compassionate, clinically excellent, and culturally responsive obstetrician-gynecologists who are dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of women, families, and communities. Through comprehensive clinical training, scholarly inquiry, and a commitment to health equity, we strive to prepare physicians who will lead with integrity, professionalism, and excellence. The faculty, program leadership, and institutional administration are deeply committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes patient safety, resident well-being, lifelong learning, and professional growth. We are invested in your success and honored to partner with you throughout your residency journey. As you embark on this exciting chapter, know that you are joining a community that values collaboration, curiosity, resilience, and service. We look forward to working alongside you as you develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become exceptional physicians and future leaders in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Welcome to RUHS. We are proud to have you as part of our residency family.
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4
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Neurosurgery Residency

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Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Neurosurgery Residency Program at Riverside University Health System Medical Center.

The RUHS ACGME Neurological Surgery Program sole objective is to train the complete neurosurgeon who is exceedingly competent in academic and clinical neurosurgery, who practices medicine with kindness and compassion, who communicates with respectful logical actions and words, who integrates Osteopathic philosophy into the care of not only the nervous system but also the entire person, who progressively improves the individual and societal practice of medicine fostering education, camaraderie and cooperation, who excels in the business and professional aspect of medicine nurturing growth, research, teaching, and best standards of practice, and who can solidify the many facets of medicine leading to improved patient and public instruction and confidence.

The program has incorporated within it and mandates that the six core competencies and osteopathic recognition of the ACGME be measured and mastered. These measured “Core Competencies” are medical knowledge, patient care, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, practice-based learning and improvement, systems-based practice, and Osteopathic principles and philosophy. The program also provides the potential for individualization in several areas including basic sciences, clinical electives, and research. The program is designed to provide residents with a thorough grounding in fundamental knowledge of neuroscience, as well as to develop diagnostic and therapeutic judgment along with the requisite surgical skills needed to practice neurological surgery.

As a Level I trauma center and safety-net academic medical center, RUHS is deeply committed to equitable, high-quality care. Additionally, we have added multiple hospitals to which our residents provide patient care and gain holistic neurological surgery experience. We also emphasize research and active academic pursuit in neuroscience, general neurosurgery, as well as all neurosurgery subspecialties.

While the training emphasizes mainstream general neurosurgery, residents are exposed to significant volumes of brain tumors, complex spine instrumentation, vascular neurosurgery, craniospinal trauma, and neuro-intensive care. All residents are encouraged to pursue subspecialty fellowship training after graduation, and thus far 100% of our graduates have gone on to sub-specialization.

Preparing future physicians to meet patients’ expectations for optimal care requires that they learn in clinical settings epitomizing the highest standards of medical practice. Our faculty are committed as role models for residents, nurture both the intellectual and the personal development of residents, foster academic excellence, exemplary professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and maintain competence through life-long learning.

In alignment with the Mission of our sponsoring institution, our Program’s endeavor to educate exceedingly competent academic and clinical neurosurgeons that are dedicated in mind and body to the excellence of patient care; improve the quality of health and well-being of the most affected of the patient population at the stage in which they may be at their most critical and vulnerable; and practice medicine with kindness and compassion, integrating the Osteopathic philosophy into the care of not only of the nervous system, but also the entire patient, family and community.

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7
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Neurology Residency

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I am pleased to welcome you to the RUHS Neurology Residency. Our program provides residents a close-knit, supportive and collegial learning environment with ample opportunity for one on one teaching with faculty. The program faculty are comprised of fellowship trained neurologists who are dedicated to medical education and provide excellent specialty care to our diverse community. With a range of subspeciality expertise and backgrounds, the faculty provide exposure to all major areas of neurology. The program's comprehensive clinical experience is complemented by our formal educational opportunities including weekly didactics half days and Neuroscience Grand Rounds. The resident's clinical and academic experiences are broadened by rotations at nearby Loma Linda University Medical Center. Neurology residents are part of the robust Graduate Medical Education community at RUHS. During our four-year program residents train alongside colleagues in Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Psychiatry, Family Medicine and others. This multidisciplinary environment promotes collaboration, teamwork, and comprehensive patient care. RUHS is located in sunny Southern California, with convenient access to downtown Los Angeles, Orange County, beaches, and the mountains, while offering a more affordable cost of living than many surrounding areas. Whether you enjoy hiking, skiiing, nature walks, surfing, art galleries, or exploring the local food scene, the region offers somthing for everyone and provides ample opportunities to recharge on your days off during residency. Thank you for your interest in the RUHS Neurology Residency Program. We encourage you to reach out with any questions and look foward to the opportunity to connect with you.
Program length in years
4
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Internal Medicine

Our residency builds on a foundation of well-established Graduate Medical Education at RUHS and is designed to support and foster collaboration and integrative care in a safety net healthcare environment. More than 160,000 procedures were performed in the last year touching all modalities and specialties. Our patient population is extremely diverse and faces complex medical and socioeconomic challenges. The Medical Center in Moreno Valley, California has 439 licensed beds. It is a Level I Trauma Center with a stroke designation. The hospital also features a research office, CECORC - Comparative Effectiveness and Clinical Outcomes Research Center, that is available to support resident scholarly activity. Moreno Valley, is centrally located in Riverside County in Southern California and is close to beaches and mountains while offering a low cost of living. The nearby Ontario National Airport allows for convenient travel options without the size and crowds of Los Angeles International airport. The Internal Medicine staff is committed to the patients, residents and the larger Medical Center community. We emphasize attention to detail, appropriate supervision, the careful use of resources and excellent patient care. The staff provides educational opportunities in both conference settings and on rotation. Thank you for your time and interest in our residency program. Should you have any additional questions please free to ask.
Program length in years
3
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General Surgery Residency

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To make your surgical education a rewarding and enriching experience, we partner with state-of-the-art hospitals, progressive clinics, and dedicated, knowledgeable physicians across five training sites: - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Medical Center - Kaiser Permanente Riverside - Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley - Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) - Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) Our program is accredited for 4 residents at each level, with an additional 4 preliminary residents in the PGY-1 year and 2 preliminary residents in the PGY-2 year. We seek to prepare residents to become surgeons of the highest caliber by providing a rich, hands-on educational experience across this variety of clinical settings. The three main program components — curriculum, research, and service — are structured to help residents acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and clinical judgment needed for the practice of general surgery. Residents benefit from a deep well of teaching expertise and clinical experience throughout their training. Our goal is early exposure to the operating room and progressive autonomy from intern year through the chief resident year. PGY-1 residents have logged between 100 and 200 cases on average over the past five years. The program uses a state-of-the-art simulator as part of the skills curriculum throughout training, and residents gain broad, extensive experience in trauma and acute care surgery at RUHS Medical Center — one of the busiest trauma centers in the area and an American College of Surgeons–accredited center. The RUHS/UCR General Surgery Residency Program has a strong commitment to the underserved population of Riverside County. Making a positive impact on a large, multicultural population gives our residents rewarding experiences that stay with them for a lifetime. Our goal is to train exceptional surgeons who, upon completing their training, choose to stay in or return to this area to serve this community. We hope this window into our program gives you a genuine sense of who we are, and inspires you to learn more about our program offerings, our institutions, and what gives General Surgery Residency Education at RUHS its sense of purpose and mission.
Program length in years
5
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Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship

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The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program trains psychiatrists who are intellectually curious, eager to contribute to the wellness of underserved communities and committed to the pursuit of justice for individuals who experience severe mental illness. Offering clinical experiences in correctional psychiatry within the jail, state hospital and medical center environments, fellows are exposed to the mechanics of clinical psychiatry within the custodial setting. Our program focuses on the mastery of forensic report writing and testimony with rigorous emphasis on historical judicial precedent, communication skills, the history of psychiatry and the ethics of forensic psychiatry. We also offer exposure to the practice of forensic psychiatry in civil proceedings through fellow mentorship of other learners and testimony offered in a forensic capacity. We cater to and strengthen each fellow's personal interests and foster independence and confidence in the field.
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1
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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship

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A Message from the Program Director Welcome to the RUHS Endocrinology Fellowship Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellowship at Riverside University Health System Medical Center. Our mission is to train clinically rigorous, intellectually curious, and compassionate endocrinologists who are prepared to care for complex patients and lead in diverse healthcare environments. Located in the heart of the Inland Empire, RUHS Medical Center serves one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing regions in California. This environment provides fellows with exposure to a uniquely diverse patient population and a broad spectrum of endocrine pathology across all stages of disease. As a safety-net academic medical center, RUHS is deeply committed to equitable, high-quality care. The complexity of cases — ranging from advanced thyroid malignancies and pituitary disorders to brittle diabetes and metabolic bone disease — ensures comprehensive and high-volume clinical training. Fellows are exposed to an exceptional breadth of endocrine pathology that fosters diagnostic precision and therapeutic confidence. Endocrinology at RUHS operates in close partnership with multiple medical and surgical disciplines, including neurosurgery, otolaryngology (ENT), surgical oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, radiology, and nuclear medicine. Fellows are integral members of multidisciplinary teams and gain firsthand experience in coordinated high-level subspecialty care. Our program places strong emphasis on clinical excellence while remaining firmly committed to academic development. Protected time is incorporated into the curriculum to support research and scholarly activity. Fellows are encouraged and mentored to present at regional and national meetings and to contribute to peer-reviewed publications. Our faculty are dedicated educators and mentors who are deeply invested in individualized training, structured feedback, and professional development aligned with each fellow's career goals. We are proud of the community we serve and the physicians we train. If you are seeking a fellowship that combines rigorous clinical training, meaningful academic opportunity, multidisciplinary collaboration, and service to a diverse population, we invite you to learn more about our program. We look forward to meeting you!
Program length in years
2
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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship

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Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program in Riverside, California. Our mission is to train the next generation of child and adolescent psychiatrists to provide compassionate, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care to the young people and their families of Southern California's Inland Empire and beyond. We welcome applicants who are eager to learn, driven by purpose, and inspired to make a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and families. I invite you to learn more about who we are, what we stand for, and how you can be part of this transformative journey.
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2
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