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HCA Healthcare Riverside Program

Surgery residency program in Riverside, California, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Riverside.

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About HCA Healthcare Riverside Program

ACGME code
4400500430
Program director
Emily Dubina
Location
Riverside, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
771
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
29%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Riverside, California, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Riverside. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 771 applications and invited about 10.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 29% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
10.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates65%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs29%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women82%
  • Men18%
  • White47%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%
  • Other12%

Contact and location

Program director
Emily Dubina
Program coordinator
Jan Quiram
Coordinator phone
(951) 990-7955
Program phone
(951) 231-5968
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare Riverside

Riverside Community Hospital GME Department 4445 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92501 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare Riverside Program sponsor visas?

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

Is HCA Healthcare Riverside Program IMG-friendly?

About 29% of residents at HCA Healthcare Riverside Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does HCA Healthcare Riverside Program offer?

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare Riverside Program?

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program received 771 applications and interviewed about 10.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare Riverside Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA Healthcare Riverside Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is HCA Healthcare Riverside Program located?

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program is located at Riverside Community Hospital GME Department 4445 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92501. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare Riverside.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare Riverside Program?

The program director is Emily Dubina. The program coordinator, Jan Quiram, is the usual contact for application questions.

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