Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Riverside University Health System Program

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

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About Riverside University Health System Program

ACGME code
2600500220
Program director
Wade Faerber
Location
Moreno Valley, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
330
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Riverside University Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Moreno Valley, California, sponsored by Riverside University Health System. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 330 applications and invited about 8.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
8.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates100%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women6%
  • Men94%
  • White78%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Wade Faerber
Program coordinator
Atrina Johnson
Coordinator phone
(951) 486-4698
Sponsoring institution
Riverside University Health System

26520 Cactus Ave. 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?

Riverside University Health System Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

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

Riverside University Health System Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Riverside University Health System Program?

Riverside University Health System Program received 330 applications and interviewed about 8.8% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is Riverside University Health System Program located?

Riverside University Health System Program is located at 26520 Cactus Ave. 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 Wade Faerber. The program coordinator, Atrina Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.