RUHS Medical Center Medical EducationEndocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship
Graduate Medical Education

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship

Moreno Valley, CA
12 Positions per year
Matched via NRMP
ACGME Accredited
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Active Fellows
3
Core Faculty
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Letter from the Program Director
A Message from the Program Director Welcome to the RUHS Endocrinology Fellowship Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellowship at Riverside University Health System Medical Center. Our mission is to train clinically rigorous, intellectually curious, and compassionate endocrinologists who are prepared to care for complex patients and lead in diverse healthcare environments. Located in the heart of the Inland Empire, RUHS Medical Center serves one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing regions in California. This environment provides fellows with exposure to a uniquely diverse patient population and a broad spectrum of endocrine pathology across all stages of disease. As a safety-net academic medical center, RUHS is deeply committed to equitable, high-quality care. The complexity of cases — ranging from advanced thyroid malignancies and pituitary disorders to brittle diabetes and metabolic bone disease — ensures comprehensive and high-volume clinical training. Fellows are exposed to an exceptional breadth of endocrine pathology that fosters diagnostic precision and therapeutic confidence. Endocrinology at RUHS operates in close partnership with multiple medical and surgical disciplines, including neurosurgery, otolaryngology (ENT), surgical oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, radiology, and nuclear medicine. Fellows are integral members of multidisciplinary teams and gain firsthand experience in coordinated high-level subspecialty care. Our program places strong emphasis on clinical excellence while remaining firmly committed to academic development. Protected time is incorporated into the curriculum to support research and scholarly activity. Fellows are encouraged and mentored to present at regional and national meetings and to contribute to peer-reviewed publications. Our faculty are dedicated educators and mentors who are deeply invested in individualized training, structured feedback, and professional development aligned with each fellow's career goals. We are proud of the community we serve and the physicians we train. If you are seeking a fellowship that combines rigorous clinical training, meaningful academic opportunity, multidisciplinary collaboration, and service to a diverse population, we invite you to learn more about our program. We look forward to meeting you!
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Fellows per Year
2025
Year Established
439
Bed County Hospital

Curriculum

Year-by-year training structure and rotation schedule

The PGY-1 curriculum provides fellows with a strong foundation in the diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders through comprehensive inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences. Fellows rotate through Endocrine Clinic, Inpatient Endocrinology Consults, Radiology/Nuclear Medicine, Vascular Medicine, Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM), and an elective rotation. Clinical experiences include diabetes, general endocrinology, thyroid disease, metabolic bone disorders, lipid disorders, reproductive endocrinology, transgender care, and longitudinal continuity clinic. Fellows develop competency in the evaluation and management of complex inpatient endocrine disorders, including diabetes emergencies, pituitary and adrenal disease, osteoporosis, and fluid and electrolyte disorders. Additional experiences include endocrine imaging, multidisciplinary care, and procedural training. The elective rotation consists of Inpatient and Outpatient Endocrinology at Kaiser Riverside under the supervision of Dr. Bahram Mirza. Throughout the year, fellows participate in longitudinal training in diabetes technology (continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pumps, hybrid closed-loop systems), thyroid ultrasound and fine needle aspiration (FNA), DEXA interpretation, and dynamic endocrine testing. During the first year, fellows are expected to establish competency in patient care, medical knowledge, communication skills, professionalism, practice-based learning and improvement, and systems-based practice while progressing toward achievement of the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Milestones.

The PGY-2 curriculum builds upon the foundational experiences established during the first year while emphasizing progressive autonomy, independent clinical decision-making, leadership, and mastery of increasingly complex endocrine disorders. Fellows continue rotating through Endocrine Clinic, Inpatient Endocrinology Consults, Radiology/Nuclear Medicine, Vascular Medicine, Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM), and the elective rotation, allowing them to further refine their clinical expertise across all practice settings. The elective rotation continues to provide Inpatient and Outpatient Endocrinology experience at Kaiser Riverside with Dr. Bahram Mirza. Longitudinal procedural training continues throughout the fellowship and includes diabetes technology, thyroid ultrasound and fine needle aspiration (FNA), DEXA interpretation, and dynamic endocrine testing. By the completion of the fellowship, fellows are expected to demonstrate advanced competency across all ACGME Core Competencies and achieve the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Milestones necessary for independent practice. Progressive responsibility throughout the fellowship supports the development of clinical judgment, procedural proficiency, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and readiness for unsupervised practice.

Didactics & Academic Activities
Days and Times — Mondays from 1:00pm-5:00pm
Weekly Didactic Sessions — Weekly core endocrine lectures and case-based presentations.
Fellows' Case Conference — Fellow-led case conference focused on clinical reasoning, diagnosis, and management of endocrine disorders.
Journal Club — Faculty-led critical appraisal of current endocrine literature and evidence-based practice.
Multidisciplinary Conferences — Collaborative conferences with Radiology, Surgery, and Pathology to discuss multidisciplinary patient care.
Simulation Sessions — Hands-on simulation training, including thyroid biopsy and endocrine emergencies.
Endocrine Board Review — Structured curriculum designed to prepare fellows for the ABIM Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Certification Examination.
Quality Improvement — Participation in quality improvement workshops and projects to promote patient safety and systems-based practice.

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