RUHS Official Residency Site
"With over 25 years in Emergency Medicine and nearly 20 years as a Program Director, I am proud to lead at Riverside University Health System (RUHS), located in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. Our busy county emergency department is not only a regional hub for pediatric and adult trauma care but also the only pediatric trauma center in Riverside County.
RUHS – Medical Center stands as a Level I Trauma Center, a testament to our commitment to delivering the highest level of emergency care. During your training in Emergency Medicine here at RUHS, you'll engage with an incredibly diverse patient population, providing you with an exceptional and comprehensive educational experience. We are dedicated to offering the best medical care possible and are equally committed to training our residents to be strong advocates for their patients’ best interests."
Thomas Minahan, DO
Program Director
Program Highlights
- Robust Ultrasound Program
- Community Experience at Redlands Community Hospital
- Annual Resident Retreat
- Proactive Learning Environment
- Resident Feedback Drives Program Excellence
- Flexible 10-Hour Shifts
- Protected Time for Lectures
- Exceptional Team Spirit
- Fellowship Opportunities: Ultrasound, Wilderness and EMS
- International Medicine Elective Opportunities
- Community Outreach Opportunities
- Exclusive Pediatric Trauma Center in the County
- Primary County Hospital for Riverside County
- Patient Care from Area Prisons and Jails
- 3-Year Residency Program
- 10 Residents Admitted Annually
- ER Volume: Approximately 100,000 Patients/Year
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Future Expansion to Interventional Radiology for Large Vessel Occlusion
- Future Development of STEMI Center
- ER-Managed Airway and Trauma Activations
- Fracture Reductions Led by ER Residents
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RUHS Medical Center
Although the institution is over 100 years old, a new modern, seismically compliant building opened in March 1998 in Moreno Valley. The Medical Center is a 520,000 square foot state-of-the-art tertiary care and level 1 adult and pediatric trauma facility that cares for 90,000 patients/year with a total of 439 beds. 12 outlying clinics provide care for our diverse patient population and act as a networked referral base for the hospital. RUHS has 12 operating rooms, a helipad located directly adjacent to the Trauma Center, and state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging services. The Emergency Department is currently undergoing renovation and expansion. There are adult, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care units, an obstetrics unit, and complete pulmonary services with hyperbaric oxygen treatment capabilities.
Redlands Community Hospital
Established in 1904, RCH is an independent, non-profit community hospital serving approximately 54,000 patients annually, and is a Stroke Center and soon-to-be STEMI center. PGY-3 residents rotate for 2-3 months due to its reputation as a vital healthcare hub and a valuable training ground. Residents enhance their clinical skills by encountering a diverse range of medical conditions, adapt to available resources, gain autonomy in decision-making, establish connections with the local community, and benefit from a close-knit staff. This immersive experience prepares them for successful and compassionate medical careers.
Loma Linda University
Children’s Hospital
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital is the pediatric referral center for a large geographic region serving over 1 million children in the Inland Empire. The Children’s Hospital is a 364-bed facility providing exceptional critical care not only in the pediatric emergency department, but also in their large neonatal intensive care unit and 25-bed pediatric intensive care unit. PGY-2 residents will rotate for 1 month in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Residents will gain exposure to a wide variety of complex cases and pathology including but not limited to transplant recipients, congenital cardiac diseases, and hematology/oncology. The Children’s Hospital is supported by a full spectrum of pediatric subspecialists.