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University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program

Internal Medicine residency program in San Bernardino, California, sponsored by University of California Riverside School of Medicine.

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About University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program

ACGME code
1400500001
Program director
Paul Salama
Location
San Bernardino, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
3,073
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
47%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in San Bernardino, California, sponsored by University of California Riverside School of Medicine. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,073 applications and invited about 11.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 47% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Interview rate
11.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates15%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs27%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White18%
  • Asian65%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Paul Salama
Program coordinator
Tammy Gonzalez
Coordinator phone
(909) 644-5892
Program phone
(951) 827-6085
Sponsoring institution
University of California Riverside School of Medicine

2101 N. Waterman Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92404 Open in Google Maps

University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 47% of residents at University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program offer?

University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program offers 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program?

University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program received 3,073 applications and interviewed about 11.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health 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 University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program located?

University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program is located at 2101 N. Waterman Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92404. Its sponsoring institution is University of California Riverside School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program?

The program director is Paul Salama. The program coordinator, Tammy Gonzalez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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