University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St Bernardine Medical Center-Dignity Health Program
About This Program
Our program is dedicated to developing future leaders in community and critical care medicine. We emphasize early adoption of evidence-based practices, value-based care, leadership development, and quality improvement. Fellows receive comprehensive training designed to prepare them for the realities of modern clinical practice while maintaining a strong commitment to honest, patient-centered medicine. Unique opportunities include advanced point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training with the option
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Benjamin Tabibian, DO
UC Riverside SOM at St Bernardine Medic
Primary Program Contact
Maria Fernandez, MHA
UC Riverside SOM at St Bernardine Medic
Locations
UC Riverside SOM at St Bernardine Medic
GME 2nd Floor
2101 N Waterman Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92404-4836
900 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92521
2101 N Waterman Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92404
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.