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Riverside University Health System Program

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

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About Riverside University Health System Program

ACGME code
1800500001
Program director
Jignasa Patel
Location
Moreno Valley, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
357
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16.7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Riverside University Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Moreno Valley, California, sponsored by Riverside University Health System. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 357 applications and invited about 16.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16.7% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed12%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
16.8%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Contact and location

Program director
Jignasa Patel
Program coordinator
Amanda Dannoun
Coordinator phone
(909) 580-2488
Program phone
(951) 486-6573
Sponsoring institution
Riverside University Health System

26520 Cactus Avenue Graduate Medical Education Moreno Valley, CA 92555 Open in Google Maps

Riverside University Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does Riverside University Health System Program sponsor visas?

Riverside University Health System Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Riverside University Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 16.7% of residents at Riverside University Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Riverside University Health System Program offer?

Riverside University Health System Program offers 2 first-year Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Riverside University Health System Program?

Riverside University Health System Program received 357 applications and interviewed about 16.8% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Riverside University Health System Program?

Applicants who sent Riverside University Health System Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 12%.

Where is Riverside University Health System Program located?

Riverside University Health System Program is located at 26520 Cactus Avenue Graduate Medical Education 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 Jignasa Patel. The program coordinator, Amanda Dannoun, is the usual contact for application questions.

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