University of California (Irvine) Program
About This Program
Sponsored jointly by Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego and the University of California, Irvine, the program prepares physiatrists to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based rehabilitative care to children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide range of acquired and congenital conditions. Fellows train across the full continuum of pediatric rehabilitation, with structured experience in inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient multidisciplinary clinics, neonatal consultation, tone management, elect
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Susan Elizabeth Biffl, MD, BH, BA
Rady Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Alyssa Wieand
University of California (Irvine) Progra
Locations
Rady Children's Hosp
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Pgm
3020 Children's Way
San Diego, CA 92123
200 E Manchester St
Orange, CA 92868
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)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Jun 1, 2026 - Oct 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 5 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 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.