Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Riverside University Health System Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Moreno Valley, California, sponsored by Riverside University Health System.

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About Riverside University Health System Program

ACGME code
1400500002
Program director
Roger Garrison
Location
Moreno Valley, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
1,322
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Riverside University Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Moreno Valley, California, sponsored by Riverside University Health System. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,322 applications and invited about 15.6% 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 13% 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.

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
13
Interview rate
15.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates15%
  • US DO graduates72%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White10%
  • Asian64%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Roger Garrison
Program coordinator
Isabella Flores
Coordinator phone
(951) 486-5909
Program phone
(951) 486-4647
Sponsoring institution
Riverside University Health System

Internal Medicine 26520 Cactus Avenue Moreno Valley, CA 92555 Open in Google Maps

Riverside University Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does Riverside University Health System Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Riverside University Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 13% of residents at Riverside University Health System 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 Riverside University Health System Program offer?

Riverside University Health System Program offers 13 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Riverside University Health System Program?

Riverside University Health System Program received 1,322 applications and interviewed about 15.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Riverside University Health System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Riverside University Health System 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 Riverside University Health System Program located?

Riverside University Health System Program is located at Internal Medicine 26520 Cactus Avenue Moreno Valley, CA 92555. Its sponsoring institution is Riverside University Health System.

Who is the program director of Riverside University Health System Program?

The program director is Roger Garrison. The program coordinator, Isabella Flores, is the usual contact for application questions.

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