Internal Medicine - Chief Resident

The Division of Clinical Sciences at the University of California, Riverside, is recruiting a Chief Resident within the Department of Internal Medicine. We seek an individual who has distinguished themselves by embodying exceptional clinical & leadership skills, demonstrated over the course of their residency training, and is respected for their clinical judgment, teaching skills, and ability to work collaboratively with peers and faculty. The Chief Resident serves as a role-model, peer mentor, and advocate for the Internal Medicine residents. The successful candidate may teach at both the UC Riverside-affiliated hospital in San Bernardino and the UCR Health Clinic in Riverside and may see patients in conjunction with residents at the aforenamed clinic.

The UC Riverside Internal Medicine Residency Program seeks to provide high quality medical care to underserved populations who suffer from limited medical access and other social determinants of health in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. The residency sponsors both a preliminary medicine program having 10 interns, and a categorical medicine training program with 45 residents. The residency program offers inpatient training at an urban tertiary medical center and at a rural critical access hospital; outpatient education is offered at Veterans Affairs outpatient clinics and a UCR Health Clinic in downtown Riverside that cares for a diverse patient population.

Prerequisite Training:
* Successful completion or anticipated completion of ACGME accredited internal medicine residency program by the start date
* ECFMG Certification (if required)
* Eligibility for License to practice medicine in the State of California
Essential Chief Resident Responsibilities:
* Lead, moderate, and lecture as part of resident didactic series; manage and coordinate both the noon conference and ambulatory didactic schedule.
* Create, manage, and adjust resident clinical schedules; respond to inquires and disposition resident requests related to sick, vacation, and education leave.
* Provide one-on-one education and mentorship to residents.
* Provide one-on-one education and mentorship to both medical students and undergraduate students that participate in quality improvement projects and research relevant to residency initiatives.
* May be required to precept residents in primary care clinic and/or at the hospital.
* May be asked to provide back-up clinical coverage for program director as needed.
* Participate in recruiting, vetting, and ranking candidates applying for internship.
* Participate in curricular innovation, development, and revision. In addition, contribute to quality improvement and innovations relevant to residency operations.
* Participate in and serve as active member of all residency committees, including program evaluation committee, wellness committee, and clinical competence committee.

Successful candidates must possess an M.D. or DO degree and be eligible to practice in the United States. The successful candidates will also be expected to participate in research, scholarly activities, University, and public service. Applicants must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and at our affiliated hospitals as needed if inpatient or outpatient practice is sought. As a clinician with teaching responsibilities, appointees will be eligible to hold a concurrent volunteer appointment.

TO APPLY:
Initial review of applications will begin on July 6 , 2026 and applicants will be considered until the positions are filled.

* Must possess an M.D., or D.O.
* Be eligible to practice in the State of California by the time of employment.
* Successful completion or anticipated completion of ACGME accredited internal medicine residency program by the start date
* ECFMG Certification (if required)

Contribute to quality improvement and innovations relevant to residency operations.

• 2-3 letters of reference required

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

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