University of California (Irvine) Program
About This Program
Our training program offers a unique combination of clinical excellence, diverse patient populations, and an exceptional location. Situated in beautiful Orange County, trainees benefit from year-round pleasant weather and easy access to both mountain hiking trails and coastal beaches, while immersing themselves in a vibrant, multicultural community. The program provides rich clinical experiences through rotations at UCI Medical Center, VA Medical Center, and Hoag Hospital, where trainees care
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Shiho Ito, MD, MS, BS
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Shaye Ricketts, MS
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Locations
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Ste 500
333 City Blvd W
Orange, CA 92868
5901 E 7th St
Long Beach, CA 90822-5201
One Hoag Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92663-4120
2801 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90801-1428
220 Commerce
Irvine, CA 92602
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
Does not offer open house or 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
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 8
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.