Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Riverside, California, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Riverside.

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About HCA Healthcare Riverside Program

ACGME code
1400500917
Program director
Andrew Hwang
Location
Riverside, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
1,294
Latest cycle
Interview rate
28.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Riverside, California, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Riverside. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,294 applications and invited about 28.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
16
Interview rate
28.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates41%
  • US DO graduates55%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White18%
  • Asian73%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Andrew Hwang
Program coordinator
Julie Pifer
Coordinator phone
(951) 897-9896
Program phone
(949) 874-9264
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare Riverside

Riverside Community Hospital 4445 Magnolia Ave Riverside, CA 92501 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare Riverside Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Healthcare Riverside Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is HCA Healthcare Riverside Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at HCA Healthcare Riverside Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does HCA Healthcare Riverside Program offer?

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program offers 16 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare Riverside Program?

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program received 1,294 applications and interviewed about 28.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare Riverside Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA Healthcare Riverside Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is HCA Healthcare Riverside Program located?

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program is located at Riverside Community Hospital 4445 Magnolia Ave Riverside, CA 92501. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare Riverside.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare Riverside Program?

The program director is Andrew Hwang. The program coordinator, Julie Pifer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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