University of California (Irvine) Program
About This Program
The UCI Neonatology Fellowship offers diverse clinical training, strong academic mentorship, and unique opportunities in research across 3 training sites. Fellows care for high-acuity patients across multiple sites, engage in multidisciplinary learning, and develop as leaders in neonatal care through a supportive, innovation-driven environment. Fellows also have exposure to advanced neonatology fellowships at CHOC in Hemodynamics and Neuro-critical care. We offer the opportunity to be POCUS cert
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ayan Rajgarhia, MD
University of California Irvine
Primary Program Contact
Nancy Zamora
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Locations
University of California Irvine
Ste 2200
3800 W Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92868-1612
200 E Manchester St
Orange, CA 92868
2801 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90801-1428
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
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)
- Program Director
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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 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.