University of California (Irvine) Program
About This Program
The UCI/CHOC PEM fellowship program offers a robust training experience with an annual pediatric ED volume of >115,000 visits, level 1 pediatric and adult trauma centers, and exceptional pediatric subspecialty teaching. Our Southern California location is home to a diverse patient population including Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese communities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mary Jane Piroutek, MD
CHOC Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Karen Olson
CHOC Children's Hosp
Locations
CHOC Children's Hosp
Pediatric Emergency Med Pgm
1201 W La Veta Ave
Orange, CA 92868
200 E Manchester St
Orange, CA 92868
2801 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90801-1428
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 29, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 27, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 28, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 26, 2026 - Nov 9, 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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
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.