Academics

Riverside Academics

Empowering the future of healthcare through education and innovation

Programs We Offer

Emergency Medicine Residency
An academic community program that blends high-acuity clinical experiences with faculty dedicated to excellence in resident training and professional growth.

Family Medicine Residency
This is one of the oldest programs of its kind in the country. We place a strong emphasis on individualized programs tailored to meet the needs of each student.

Internal Medicine Residency
Internal Medicine touches every aspect of the hospital, including the subspecialties which are all in house. Our residents will have the opportunity to gain extensive experience throughout the healthcare system with exposure to diverse pathologies.

 

OB/GYN Residency
Our mission is to train outstanding physicians for the community that are dedicated to improving both quality and access to full-spectrum OB/GYN care.

Transitional Residency
This program provides a multi-disciplinary experience across many areas of medicine. Graduates enter specialties such as Dermatology, PM & R, Radiology and Radiation Oncology, and Anesthesia.

 

 
Advance your pharmacy career through hands-on clinical training
Pharmacy Residencies

Riverside offers two ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency programs: the PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency and the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program. Each program provides immersive clinical training, personalized mentorship, and exposure to diverse patient care settings to prepare residents for advanced pharmacy practice and leadership roles.

Hands-on learning across inpatient and outpatient settings
Medical and APP Students and Vising Residents

Riverside Health offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient clinical rotations designed to provide hands-on learning for medical students, visiting residents, and fellows. These experiences allow learners to work alongside expert physicians and advanced practice providers while gaining valuable insight into patient-centered care.

Preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals
Riverside College of Health Sciences

Riverside College of Health Sciences offers high-quality nursing and allied health programs that combine academic excellence with hands-on clinical experience. Through residential and online learning, students gain the knowledge and skills needed to launch rewarding careers in healthcare.

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Additional Programs and Externships

Chaplain Residency CPE Program

 Join Riverside’s nationally accredited CPE Program and take the next step in your ministry or chaplaincy career. Develop the spiritual and professional skills to support others in their most critical moments.  

Sports Physical Therapy Residency

Advance your career with Riverside’s Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program. Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and advanced training to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care to athletes of all levels.  

Clinical, Non-Clinical, and Observation Experiences

Gain hands-on experience and grow your skills through Riverside’s Education Enrichment Experience. Apply today to start your clinical or non-clinical rotation journey.

Explore Riverside’s Academic Programs

Riverside Health is committed to preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals through hands-on learning, mentorship, and academic excellence. From graduate medical education and pharmacy residencies to student rotations, allied health, and externship opportunities, our programs provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning and compassionate, patient-centered care.

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Trauma Simulation

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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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.

See Why You’ll Love Living Here
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Riverside is committed to the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and to fostering an equitable and inclusive culture that permeates through our team member engagement and the care we provide to our patients and residents.

Explore Our DEI Commitment