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Graduate Medical Education

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship

Moreno Valley, CA
12 Positions per year
Matched via NRMP
ACGME Accredited
3
Active Residents
5
Core Faculty
Welcome Curriculum Faculty Residents Salary & Benefits
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Letter from the Program Director
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program in Riverside, California. Our mission is to train the next generation of child and adolescent psychiatrists to provide compassionate, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care to the young people and their families of Southern California's Inland Empire and beyond. We welcome applicants who are eager to learn, driven by purpose, and inspired to make a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and families. I invite you to learn more about who we are, what we stand for, and how you can be part of this transformative journey.
Dalia N Balsamo, MD, DFAPA, DFAACAP, FASAM
Dalia N Balsamo, MD, DFAPA, DFAACAP, FASAM

Program Director

3
Residents per Year
2024
Year Established
439
Bed County Hospital

Curriculum

Year-by-year training structure and rotation schedule

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship – Sample Rotation Schedule First year of fellowship includes: • CAP Inpatient and Emergency Services • Longitudinal psychotherapy clinic • Juvenile Justice and Forensic Settings • Pediatric Consult/Liaison Psychiatry • Preschool (0-5) • Pediatric Neurology *Schedules are subject to change at any time at the discretion of program leadership*

Second year of fellowship: • Outpatient clinics including longitudinal psychotherapy clinic • School Consultation • Autism Center of Excellence • Specialized rotations and electives, including Transitional Age Youth (TAY) and Eating Disorder Program *Schedules are subject to change at any time at the discretion of program leadership*

Didactics & Academic Activities
Weekly Didactic Conference — Wednesday Afternoon
Journal Club — Monthly
Grand Rounds — Monthly

Faculty & Staff

Meet the physicians and coordinators who lead our program

Dalia N Balsamo, MD, DFAPA, DFAACAP, FASAM
Dalia N Balsamo, MD, DFAPA, DFAACAP, FASAM
Program Director
Janet Charoensook, MD
Core Faculty
Arlenne Ginesta, MD
Core Faculty
Bipin Patel, MD
Core Faculty
Sumedha Sinha, MD
Core Faculty
Michelle Tom, MD
Michelle Tom, MD
Core Faculty
Sarah Lee, DO
Sarah Lee, DO
Teaching Faculty
Shalin Patel, MD
Shalin Patel, MD
Teaching Faculty
Amina Sutherland-Stolting, MD
Teaching Faculty
Brendon Brockmann, MD
Ijeoma Ijeaku, MD, MPH, DFAPA,DFAACAP
Ijeoma Ijeaku, MD, MPH, DFAPA,DFAACAP
Richard Lee, MD
Tamekia Necole Scott
Tamekia Necole Scott
Program Coordinator

Current Fellows

Our fellows by training year

Year-1 · Class of 2028
Preeth Elango, MD
Muhammad Nouman, MD
Muhammad Nouman, MD

Salary & Benefits

Compensation and benefits for all RUHS residency program trainees

Annual Salary by PGY Level
YearAnnual SalaryBiweekly
PGY-1 $74,880 $2,880
PGY-2 $76,977 $2,961
Effective July 1, 2025. Paid biweekly over 26 pay periods. Direct deposit available.
Benefits & Perks
Medical, Dental and Vision
Comprehensive coverage for residents and eligible dependents.
Vacation and Leave
15 days paid vacation per academic year. Sick leave included.
CME Allowance
5 days CME leave per year with an educational stipend.
Malpractice Coverage
County pension plan (PERS) enrollment available.
Wellness Program
Employee assistance program (EAP) and mental health support.
Required Disclosure Documents

Per ACGME requirements, the following documents must be made available to all applicants

Eligibility & Appointment Policy
Salaries & Pre-Employment Requirements
Resident Benefits
Sample Resident / Fellow Contract