University of California Riverside School of Medicine Program
PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Riverside, CA(Riverside, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
#230
Specialty Rank
$70,962
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#230
Psychiatry Ranking
28th Percentile
Top 72% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000500315
- NRMP Code:
- 1522400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 88
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 65
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 46.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 8%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 17%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UCR Psychiatry Residency is the only university-affiliated program in Riverside County. Our mission is to serve medically underserved and structurally vulnerable populations in Inland Southern California. We offer balanced training across academic and community settings, with rotations at county mental health systems, the Department of State Hospitals, two VA systems, and private sites including Kaiser Permanente and Pacific Grove.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$70,962
PGY-1
$73,311
PGY-2
$76,193
PGY-3
$79,200
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
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:
- 4000500315
- NRMP Code:
- 1522400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 88
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Roberto Castanos
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/2/2026 - 9/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/8/2025 - 2/11/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1522400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of California Riverside School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of California Riverside School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Priscilla L Verales
- Contact Email:
- priscilla.verales@medsch.ucr.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10PGY-4:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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