HCA Healthcare Riverside Program
About This Program
Riverside is one of the fastest growing areas in Southern California, yet remains, one of the most underserved areas. This provides a ripe background for trainees to garner a vast clinical experience in care of a diverse and appreciative patient population. RCH, as the sponsoring institution, is a 542-bed, level I trauma center, regional tertiary care referral center. This offers fellows an opportunity to engage in many areas of advanced medical care, including advanced endoscopic procedures.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Eric Hoon Choi, MD, BA
HCA Healthcare Riverside
Primary Program Contact
Sarah Chrisetnsen, MHA
4445 Magnolia Ave
Locations
HCA Healthcare Riverside
Gastroenterology Pgm
4445 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92501
8945 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
4646 Brockton Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
6216 Brockton Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
3975 Jackson St
Riverside, CA 92503
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
Does not offer open house or 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 2 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
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.