Category: Wellness

  • IM Riverside at ACP Southern California 2026

    IM Riverside at ACP Southern California 2026

    On September 26, team IMRiverside attended the ACP Southern California Regions 1 & 2 Annual Scientific Meeting at Hotel Fera in Orange, CA. The annual meeting brings together internal medicine residency programs, faculty, and trainees from across Southern California for clinical vignette presentations, academic competition, and regional recognition. A special…

  • RCH Represents on Capitol Hill for ACP Leadership Day!

    RCH Represents on Capitol Hill for ACP Leadership Day!

    A huge congratulations to internal medicine resident Dr. Ahmed Ismael, who represented Riverside Community Hospital at the American College of Physicians (ACP) Services Leadership Day in Washington, D.C., from May 12th to 13th! Dr. Ismael joined advocacy efforts on a national stage, meeting directly with congressional leaders, including Representative Gil…

  • PGY3s in the Fast Lane

    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…

  • Your Questions, Our Residents: Join Our Virtual Open House!

    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…

  • Trading Stethoscopes for Spoons: an Ice Cream Social

    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…

  • Intern Leadership Symposium 2025

    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.…

  • PGY-3 Class Catalina Kayak Retreat

    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!

  • Fall into our Intern Symposium

    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.

  • Dr. Zhong receives the Inaugural GME Champion Award at Riverside Community Hospital

    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…

  • 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…