Category: Wellness
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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PGY-3 Class Catalina Kayak Retreat
Our amazing PGY-3 residents recently enjoyed their final class retreat with a beautiful day trip to Catalina Island! They soaked up the sun and celebrated their journey together while kayaking along the scenic coastline. What a fantastic way to mark their senior year! Check out the photos!
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Fall into our Intern Symposium
At the end of September, the intern class held their first retreat of residency! They enjoyed the weekend in Big Bear, CA; filling the days with hiking and pickleball, movies, mafia, and board games. Events like these are supported by the Song Brown grant and CalMedForce.
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Dr. Zhong receives the Inaugural GME Champion Award at Riverside Community Hospital
The GME Champion Award is awarded to resident leaders by the leadership team at Riverside Community Hospital. The inaugural award was presented to Dr. Lily Zhong PGY3 during the GME Committee meeting on May 29, 2024. I just wanted to let you know that Lily has been an amazing example…
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PGY1 Leadership Symposium 2024
This weekend, the intern class of 2026 participated in our annual leadership symposium in Huntington Beach, CA. The symposium focuses on the skills needed for their future success as senior residents such as teaching and feedback, work-life balance, value-based healthcare, and patient safety. Events like this are supported by the…
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Dr. Haseeb advocates for healthcare policy at ACP Leadership Day
This year, Dr. Haseeb PGY-2 again represented IM Riverside and Riverside Community Hospital at the annual ACP Leadership Day in Washington, DC. Leadership Day is a two day conference during which physicians, residents, and medical students from across the country gather to discuss how we as physicians can best represent…
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Women in Medicine and Healthcare Wellness Hike at Mt. Rubidoux
Residents, fellows, program staff, and pets(!) came together for the first Women in Medicine and Healthcare hosted the first wellness hike at Mt. Rubidoux, organized by Rutuja Bhalerao PGY2.
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