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PGY3s in the Fast Lane
It wasn’t a typical day for the IM Riverside PGY3s. For this year’s Fall Retreat, the class headed to K1 Speed in Corona to trade white coats for racing helmets. The competition was legitimate on the track, though they kept the rivalry friendly at the arcade hoops and the podium ceremony. After the adrenaline wore
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Representing Riverside at Kidney Week (Plus Puppies)
The Riverside Community Hospital Internal Medicine team made their mark at Kidney Week this year! It is always a highlight for our program to see residents sharing their hard work and scholarship on such a major national stage. Dr. Ashley Tang and Dr. Dustin Nguyen represented the program with two impressive case reports presented to
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RCH Shines at the 2025 American College of Gastroenterology Conference!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our team at the 2025 American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Conference in Phoenix! A huge congratulations goes to Dr. Crystal Dorgalli for her exceptional work. Dr. Dorgalli not only won the prestigious Presidential Poster Award but was also honored with the Outstanding Poster Presenter Award!
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RCH Represents in the Windy City at CHEST!
We’re excited to keep celebrating our residents’ academic achievements! A huge congratulations are in order for two of our residents who presented their cases at CHEST in Chicago, one of the largest critical care conferences in the world. We are so proud to have Dr. Stephen Do and Dr. Andrew Le represent RCH on this
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Your Questions, Our Residents: Join Our Virtual Open House!
Are you a 4th-year medical student navigating the residency application process? We know this is a huge decision, and we want to help. The Internal Medicine Residency Program at HCA Riverside Community Hospital is excited to invite you to a Virtual Open House designed to give you a real, unfiltered look into our program. What
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Trading Stethoscopes for Spoons: an Ice Cream Social
Sometimes, the best medicine is a break. After a busy few weeks, our program administrators at HCA Riverside came through with a much-needed ice cream social. It was a perfect way to take a quick breather and recharge. It’s always great when the admin team gets involved, and this week they were the ones scooping.
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Beyond the White Coat: Practicing with VR
The first few weeks of residency are a whirlwind. Our new interns are navigating everything from clinic workflow to learning how to give a proper sign-out. To help them hit the ground running, we’ve introduced a new virtual reality curriculum. Their first session wasn’t just about playing with new tech; it was a chance to
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A New Chapter Begins: Welcoming Our Internal Medicine Interns!
What an incredible start to the year! We’re thrilled to have welcomed our newest interns to the internal medicine residency program at HCA Riverside Community Hospital. The week-long orientation was packed with crucial information and opportunities for team building. Our faculty, including Dr. Popa and Dr. Kubomoto, set the stage with program expectations and tips
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Internal Medicine 2025 Awards Ceremony
Our Riverside Community Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program recently wrapped up our Annual Awards Ceremony, and it was truly a fantastic day. Held right here at Riverside Community Hospital, the event kicked off with a wonderful luncheon, setting the perfect tone for a special afternoon. This event is always a highlight, giving us the perfect
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Intern Leadership Symposium 2025
Sun, surf, and leadership! The Intern Leadership Symposium in Huntington Beach was the perfect blend of professional growth and coastal fun. Interns explored leadership development and the transition to PGY2 through engaging sessions and peer discussions. The highlight? A lively group dinner by the ocean—great food, laughter, and new connections. From morning workshops to sunset









