Position overviewPosition title: Chief Resident
Salary range: See Table ( Salary & Benefits | School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education ) for the salary for this position, $83,207.00.
Application Window Open date: June 8, 2026
Most recent review date: Monday, Jul 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position descriptionThe 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.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
• 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)
Preferred qualifications Contribute to quality improvement and innovations relevant to residency operations.
Application RequirementsDocument requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research (Optional)
- Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- ECFMG Certification - (if required)
(Optional) - Letter from Current Program Director - Letter from the current Program Director verifying your current standing within the program.
Reference requirements- 2-3 letters of reference required
2 required; 1 optional
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02269
Help contact: Brianna.poston@medsc.ucr.edu
Job location Riverside, CA
