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Riverside Family Medicine Residency

Mission Statement - To provide quality, family-centered outpatient care with an emphasis on acute & chronic disease management, disease prevention & health maintenance, and patient education while training the best Family Physicians.

Riverside's Family Medicine Residency Program

Riverside Family Medicine Residency, founded in 1971, is one of the oldest family medicine programs in the country. Our strong collegial atmosphere and emphasis on information technology allows us to provide the highest-quality care for our patients and the greatest access to evidence-based research for our residents. Our program is committed to producing the finest family medicine physicians, and we are proud to honor that commitment with our sponsors at Riverside Regional Medical Center and Virginia Commonwealth University, as well as our affiliates at Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Family Medicine Residency Program

Riverside Family Medicine Residency, accredited on January 23, 1971, has graduated over 600 family physicians. A high faculty-to-resident ratio allows residents independence in managing their own patients and creates a stellar teaching environment conducive to practicing direct patient care. The strong collegial atmosphere we enjoy is a unique trademark of our program and we continue to produce some of the finest family medicine physicians in the nation.

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Riverside Simulation Training Lab

The Simulation Lab encompasses 4 dedicated clinical areas including a Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care Ward, Labor & Delivery Room, Emergency Medicine/Trauma Bay, and a Procedural Skills Suite. The Lab utilizes various simulation modalities and an integrated Audio-Visual learning management system with debriefing capabilities to provide a robust and relevant educational experience.

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Delve into Our Residency Program

Explore the details of our program and uncover the curriculum structure, clinical rotations, training sites, and benefits.

Curriculum

Our residency curriculum combines clinical training, evidence-based practice, and personalized mentorship.

Clinical Rotations

Our clinical rotations offer a diverse and immersive learning experience for residents.

Training Sites

Our training sites include the most comprehensive medical facility in the region to provide a rich learning environment for our residents.

Salaries and Benefits

Our program offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Location

Fall in love with the 757

The area offers a variety of local attractions, including Virginia’s Historic Triangle (Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown), the Virginia Beach oceanfront and the Shenandoah Valley, all within driving distance. You can experience all four seasons, the mountains and the ocean during your time with us. Local public schools are some of the best in Virginia, and the area is family-friendly, with attractions like Busch Gardens and Water Country USA close by.

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Apply to our Residency Program

All applications to our residency program must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We utilize the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) to rank all applicants. We cannot accept applications via email or fax and are unable to respond to any applications outside of ERAS.

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