Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our training program offers a unique combination of clinical excellence, diverse patient populations, and an exceptional location. Situated in beautiful Orange County, trainees benefit from year-round pleasant weather and easy access to both mountain hiking trails and coastal beaches, while immersing themselves in a vibrant, multicultural community. The program provides rich clinical experiences through rotations at UCI Medical Center, VA Medical Center, and Hoag Hospital, where trainees care f
Total Program Size
4
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1043540F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
33
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
45
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
10
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.60
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
60
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
5400512112
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Shiho
Last Name
Ito
Degrees
MD, MS, BS
Address
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Ste 500
333 City Blvd W
Orange, CA 92868
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.893695 33.787098)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Shaye
Last Name
Ricketts
Degrees
MD
Address
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Ste 500
333 City Blvd W Ste 500
Orange, CA 92868-5911
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.893695 33.787098)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
5
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
40.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $97,903 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $10,151 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $94,467 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $97,903 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $10,151 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 7 | $104,164 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 8 | $109,093 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
4
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
On-call meal allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/medical-residents-irvine/
First Year Positions
4
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On