Riverside University Health System Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Riverside, California, sponsored by Riverside University Health System.
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- ACGME code
- 4000500322
- Program director
- Jean Griffith
- Location
- Riverside, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 12
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 680
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 22.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 4%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Riverside University Health System Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Riverside, California, sponsored by Riverside University Health System. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 680 applications and invited about 22.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.
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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 12
- Interview rate
- 22.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates85%
- US DO graduates11%
- US IMGs4%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women44%
- Men56%
- White30%
- Asian67%
- Hispanic or Latino4%
- Other19%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Jean Griffith
- Program coordinator
- Sabrina Tapia
- Coordinator phone
- (951) 358-6185
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Riverside University Health System
Riverside County Mental Health Administration Building 4095 County Circle Drive Riverside, CA 92503 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 4% of residents at Riverside University Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Riverside University Health System Program offer?
Riverside University Health System Program offers 12 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Riverside University Health System Program?
Riverside University Health System Program received 680 applications and interviewed about 22.6% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Riverside University Health System Program located?
Riverside University Health System Program is located at Riverside County Mental Health Administration Building 4095 County Circle Drive Riverside, CA 92503. Its sponsoring institution is Riverside University Health System.
Who is the program director of Riverside University Health System Program?
The program director is Jean Griffith. The program coordinator, Sabrina Tapia, is the usual contact for application questions.