University of California (Irvine) Program
About This Program
Our program offers comprehensive training in a supportive, collaborative environment, preparing residents for diverse clinical challenges. Residents train at UC Irvine Medical Center-Orange Countys only Level I Trauma Center-managing high-volume, undifferentiated patients with affiliate rotations that broaden their expertise. The curriculum mixes traditional didactics with interactive teaching, and our dedicated faculty-leaders in ultrasound, disaster medicine, and medical education-provide expe
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Shannon Louise Toohey Dean, MD, MAE
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Jessica Holland
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Locations
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Emergency Medicine Academic Offices
101 The City Dr S
Orange, CA 92868-3201
2801 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90801-1428
27700 Medical Center Dr
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.