Riverside University Health System Program
PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Riverside, CA(Riverside, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
#130
Specialty Rank
$70,962
PGY1 Salary
4.5%
IMG %
#130
Psychiatry Ranking
59th Percentile
Top 41% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000500322
- NRMP Code:
- 1850400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 108
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 32
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 37.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 1%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are a community-based program located in sunny Southern California. RUHS is a well-established system with multiple residencies and training sites. Our program culture is one of mutual respect and support. Our faculty is committed to teaching and very supportive of our residents. Our residents are a talented group; they are warm, friendly, academically driven and intellectually curious. I invite you to explore our program and join the team!
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,962
PGY-1
$73,311
PGY-2
$76,193
PGY-3
$79,200
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 116(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $957K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $38K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 53.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 272K
- Median Age
- 31 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.61
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
66°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
31"
Humidity
56%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.73
Restaurant Meal
18.9
Gas (per gallon)
$5.04
Gym Membership
47
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000500322
- NRMP Code:
- 1850400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 108
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jean Whitney Griffith
- Email:
- JWGriffith@ruhealth.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 12/16/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1850400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health Rustin Center (RUHS-RC)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health Rustin Center (RUHS-RC)
- Contact Person:
- Sabrina Tapia
- Contact Email:
- stapia@ruhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 4.5%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 22.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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