University of California (Irvine) Program
About This Program
The UCI Pain Medicine Fellowship offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary training experience in the diagnosis and management of complex pain conditions. Fellows benefit from a diverse clinical environment that includes exposure to advanced interventional procedures, integrative pain therapies, and collaborative care across subspecialties. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and academic excellence, preparing graduates for leadership roles in healthcare.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rakhi Dayal, MD
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Rogelio Hernandez
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Locations
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Ste 7300
3800 W Chapman Ave
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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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
May 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
May 1, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
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-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.