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Riverside University Health System Program

Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Moreno Valley, CA(Valley, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#196
Specialty Rank
$70,962
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#196
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
1st Percentile
Top 99% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200500917
NRMP Code:
1850420C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
64

Contact Information

Monika Lynne Kief-Garcia
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
245
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
28.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
16%
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Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The RUHS program is resident focused. There is integrated research/study time built into each rotation. A week of additional elective time occurs each quarter to ensure residents can focus on the subjects that matter most to them at every step of training. A dedicated resident reading room with a personal workstation and office is within the department so each resident can customize their space to meet their needs.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$70,962
PGY-1
$73,311
PGY-2
$76,193
PGY-3
$79,200
PGY-4
$82,441
PGY-5

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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Moreno Valley, CA
Metropolitan Area
Valley, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
130(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$1.0M
Median Monthly Rent
$3.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$37K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
57.1%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
447K
Median Age
45 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.2
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
75°F
Winter
60°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
30"
Humidity
70%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.92
Restaurant Meal
15.66
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
39

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$70,962
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$54,586
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200500917
NRMP Code:
1850420C0YOG
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
64
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Monika Lynne Kief-Garcia
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 1/29/2027
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:
245
Min Step 2 Score:
245

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:
1850420C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Riverside University Health System
Primary Teaching Site:
Riverside University Health System
Contact Person:
Lizet Martinez
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
245
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
25.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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