Riverside University Health System
The Riverside University Health System Forensic Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship in Moreno Valley, CA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Christopher Benitez, MD
- Program coordinator
- Eligibility Requirements
- Phone
- 951-358-3788
Contact details checked October 27, 2026.
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
Riverside University Health System Forensic Psychiatry fellowship at a glance
Riverside University Health System lists its Forensic Psychiatry fellowship in Moreno Valley, California. The directory holds 6 Forensic Psychiatry fellowship programs in California, 1 of them in Moreno Valley and 55 across 30 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Specialties Matching Service. 6 Forensic Psychiatry fellowship programs in California use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 53 Forensic Psychiatry fellowship programs nationwide share that status.
Riverside University Health System has 10 other programs listed in Moreno Valley: Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (Internal Medicine), Internal Medicine, Neurological Surgery, and Neurology, and 4 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at Riverside University Health System in Moreno Valley
- Anesthesiology residency
- Emergency Medicine residency
- Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Internal Medicine residency
- Neurological Surgery residency
- Neurology residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery residency
- Plastic Surgery-Integrated residency
Other California cities with a listed Forensic Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship: Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES, Palo Alto, Sacramento, San Francisco.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Forensic Psychiatry fellowship training
Forensic Psychiatry is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Psychiatry. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in forensic psychiatry typically last 1 year.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Riverside University Health System Forensic Psychiatry fellowship?
The directory places it in Moreno Valley, California.
How many Forensic Psychiatry fellowship programs are there in California?
This directory lists 6 in California and 55 nationwide.
How do I apply to the Riverside University Health System Forensic Psychiatry fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Riverside University Health System Forensic Psychiatry fellowship?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Forensic Psychiatry fellowship training typically lasts 1 year; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Riverside University Health System Forensic Psychiatry fellowship offer?
The directory records 3 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Riverside University Health System Forensic Psychiatry fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.