Transitional YearCommunity-based

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program

Transitional Year residency program in Riverside, California, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Riverside.

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About HCA Healthcare Riverside Program

ACGME code
9990500248
Program director
Sassan Ghassemzadeh
Location
Riverside, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
880
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Riverside, California, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Riverside.

In the latest application cycle the program received 880 applications and invited about 14% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 40 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

Interview rate
14%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White15%
  • Asian69%
  • Hispanic or Latino23%

Contact and location

Program director
Sassan Ghassemzadeh
Program coordinator
Briana Perera
Coordinator phone
(951) 788-3000
Program phone
(818) 231-6338
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare Riverside

Riverside Community Hospital 4445 Magnolia Avenue A-wing Riverside, CA 92501 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare Riverside Program sponsor visas?

HCA Healthcare 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 HCA Healthcare Riverside Program IMG-friendly?

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare Riverside Program?

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program received 880 applications and interviewed about 14% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is HCA Healthcare Riverside Program located?

HCA Healthcare Riverside Program is located at Riverside Community Hospital 4445 Magnolia Avenue A-wing Riverside, CA 92501. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare Riverside.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare Riverside Program?

The program director is Sassan Ghassemzadeh. The program coordinator, Briana Perera, is the usual contact for application questions.