University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program
About This Program
Located in southern California, free-standing children's hospital (with trauma center, transplant center and multispecialty outpatient services). CHOC is the main referral hospital for specialized and high-level pediatric care in the county and surrounding areas. Clinical training is extremely strong. We serve a diverse population from an ethnicity, socioeconomic, and medical needs standpoint. There are many research opportunities offered through CHOC and Univ of CA Irvine campus.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Delma Nieves, MD
Children's Hosp Orange County
Primary Program Contact
Karen Olson
Children's Hosp Orange County
Locations
Children's Hosp Orange County
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Pgm
1201 W La Veta Ave
Orange, CA 92868
200 E Manchester St
Orange, CA 92868
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 21, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 20, 2026 - Nov 1, 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.