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Riverside University Health System/University of California Riverside Program

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

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About Riverside University Health System/University of California Riverside Program

ACGME code
4400521427
Program director
Afshin Molkara
Location
Moreno Valley, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
760
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Riverside University Health System/University of California Riverside Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Moreno Valley, California, sponsored by Riverside University Health System. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 760 applications and invited about 13.9% 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 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
13.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White63%
  • Asian29%
  • Hispanic or Latino33%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Afshin Molkara
Program coordinator
Beatriz Leong
Coordinator phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Riverside University Health System

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

Riverside University Health System/University of California Riverside Program: frequently asked questions

Does Riverside University Health System/University of California Riverside Program sponsor visas?

Riverside University Health System/University of California Riverside 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/University of California Riverside Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Riverside University Health System/University of California Riverside Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

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

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

How competitive is Riverside University Health System/University of California Riverside Program?

Riverside University Health System/University of California Riverside Program received 760 applications and interviewed about 13.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Riverside University Health System/University of California 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 Riverside University Health System/University of California 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 Riverside University Health System/University of California Riverside Program located?

Riverside University Health System/University of California Riverside Program is located at 26520 Cactus Avenue Moreno Valley, CA 92555. Its sponsoring institution is Riverside University Health System.

Who is the program director of Riverside University Health System/University of California Riverside Program?

The program director is Afshin Molkara. The program coordinator, Beatriz Leong, is the usual contact for application questions.

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