University of California (Irvine) Program
About This Program
Residents train across diverse settings-university, VA, and private practice-caring for varied patient populations. UCI Medical Center, a Tier 1 trauma center, offers high-acuity experience. In addition to general rehab, residents gain exposure to subspecialties such as pediatrics, cancer, and neuromuscular rehab. There are opportunities for research and UCI offer fellowships in SCI and pain management.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Bi-Ying Yeh, MD
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Jesus Garcia, MD
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Locations
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Bldg 53 Rm 310C PM&R
101 The City Dr S
Orange, CA 92868
5901 E 7th St
Long Beach, CA 90822-5201
2801 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90801-1428
101 E Valencia Mesa Dr
Fullerton, CA 92835
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 10, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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-2 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.