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Graduate Medical Education

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship

Moreno Valley, CA
12 Positions per year
Matched via NRMP
ACGME Accredited
1
Active Fellows
3
Core Faculty
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Letter from the Program Director
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!
Iqbal Munir, MD, PhD
Iqbal Munir, MD, PhD

Program Director

1-1
Fellows per Year
2025
Year Established
439
Bed County Hospital

Curriculum

Year-by-year training structure and rotation schedule

The PGY-1 curriculum provides fellows with a strong foundation in the diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders through comprehensive inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences.

Endocrine Clinic is 70% outpatient, 10% inpatient, 10% academic and 10% research. Inpatient Endocrinology is 20% outpatient and 70% inpatient consults. Radiology and Nuclear Medicine is 70% outpatient and 20% academic.

Throughout the year fellows train in diabetes technology, thyroid ultrasound and fine needle aspiration, DEXA interpretation and dynamic endocrine testing.

Endocrine Clinic · 4 blocks
Inpatient Consult · 4 blocks
Maternal-Fetal Medicine · 1 block
Radiology / Nuclear Medicine · 2 blocks
Vascular Medicine · 1 block
Elective · 1 block Kaiser Permanente Riverside Time split varies by fellow Elective

Second year fellows take on greater responsibility in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with an emphasis on longitudinal relationships and procedural skill.

Endocrine Clinic · 5 blocks
Inpatient Consult · 3 blocks
Maternal-Fetal Medicine · 1 block
Radiology / Nuclear Medicine · 2 blocks
Vascular Medicine · 1 block
Elective · 1 block Kaiser Permanente Riverside Elective
Required rotation
Elective rotation
Didactics Recurring teaching and conferences
  • Endocrinology Didactics Mondays, 1-5 p.m. RUHS

    Weekly lectures and case-based learning covering endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. Sessions include fellow case presentations, fellow-led case conferences, multidisciplinary case discussions with other specialties and simulation and procedural training.

  • Journal Club Monthly RUHS

    Faculty-facilitated discussion and critical appraisal of current endocrine literature and its application to patient care.

  • Interactive Workshops Throughout the year RUHS

    Interactive learning sessions held during Monday didactic time on topics relevant to endocrine practice.

  • Endocrine Board Review Throughout the year RUHS

    Structured review of topics covered by the ABIM Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism certification examination.

Academic activities Projects and requirements
  • Quality Improvement and/or Research Project Required for graduation RUHS

    Fellows participate in a quality improvement or research project and share their findings in accordance with program requirements in order to satify the scholarly activity requirement.

Faculty & Staff

Meet the physicians and coordinators who lead our program

Iqbal Munir, MD, PhD
Iqbal Munir, MD, PhD
Program Director
Almira Yang, DO
Almira Yang, DO
Associate Program Director
Anthony Firek, MD
Anthony Firek, MD
Core Faculty
Salma Khan, MD, PhD
Salma Khan, MD, PhD
Core Faculty
Bahram Mirza, MD
Bahram Mirza, MD
Core Faculty
Erika Coleman, BS
Erika Coleman, BS
Program Coordinator

Current Fellows

Our fellows by training year

Year-1 Class of 2028 1 fellow
Steven Chrysafides, DO
Steven Chrysafides, DO

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
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