University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St Bernardine Medical Center-Dignity Health Program
About This Program
The program is a unique hybrid model blending academic rigor with the insights and efficiencies of private practice. There are a variety of busy, diverse clinical sites, including private and county hospitals, the VA, UCLA, outpatient clinics, and a high-volume surgery center. We pride ourselves on having a family-centered program, building strong relationships with fellows to allow them to reach their full potential. Pathology and endoscopy volume are two feathers in the cap of the fellowship,
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Zeid Kanjo Kayali, MD, MBA
UC Riverside Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Adrienne Bawcum
School of Medicine Building Ed II
Locations
UC Riverside Sch of Med
Sch of Med Bldg
900 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92521
900 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92521
2101 N Waterman Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92404
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- 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 1 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
Data not provided by program
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 6
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.