University of California Riverside School of Medicine
The University of California Riverside School of Medicine Internal Medicine residency in Moreno Valley, CA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
UC Riverside School of Medicine internal medicine residency is a three-year ACGME-accredited program primarily based at St. Bernardine Medical Center (427 beds, San Bernardino), with a rural critical access hospital (San Gorgonio Memorial, Banning), the VA Jerry L. Pettis medical center and the UCR Health Multispecialty Clinic at Citrus Tower. Mission centres on the underserved Inland Empire. Includes a Fellowship Preparation Pathway, research support (TriNetX, drop-in sessions) and a preliminary track.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Mission is serving the Inland Empire (53% Hispanic/Latino, about 40% Medi-Cal); tie your commitment to underserved care to specific experiences.
- Review criteria stated on the site: commitment to the underserved in Inland Southern California, resiliency/distance travelled, academic excellence, selflessness; address these directly in your statement and interview.
- Four distinct sites: urban tertiary (St. Bernardine), rural critical access (San Gorgonio), VA, and a mixed-payor UCR Health clinic; ask how residents are scheduled across them.
- Fellowship Preparation Pathway runs all three years with an assigned fellow advisor; recent fellowship matches listed include UC Davis, UCSF Fresno, Stanford (geriatrics), Loma Linda and Scripps. Ask about the match rate.
- Research is not required (candidates without research have matched), but support exists: monthly research drop-in, TriNetX database, $1,000 education stipend and five education days; bring a QI idea, e.g. Transitions of Care Clinic readmission work.
- ERAS signals: gold signals usually get interviews; the site asks interested candidates to get in touch if not invited.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Paul Salama, MD, MPH
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Internal Medicine residency training
Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates go on to general internal medicine, hospital medicine or fellowship training such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or critical care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of California Riverside School of Medicine Internal Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of California Riverside School of Medicine Internal Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of California Riverside School of Medicine Internal Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the University of California Riverside School of Medicine Internal Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.