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University of California (Irvine) Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine).

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About University of California (Irvine) Program

ACGME code
0400521015
Program director
Katherine McCartney
Location
Orange, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
613
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (Irvine) Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine). It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 613 applications and invited about 19.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Interview rate
19.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women26%
  • Men74%
  • White47%
  • Asian55%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Katherine McCartney
Program coordinator
Rhonda Chu
Coordinator phone
(714) 456-6661
Program phone
(714) 456-7962
Sponsoring institution
University of California (Irvine)

101 The City Drive South Building 53 Orange, CA 92868 Open in Google Maps

University of California (Irvine) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California (Irvine) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California (Irvine) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of California (Irvine) Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at University of California (Irvine) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of California (Irvine) Program offer?

University of California (Irvine) Program offers 15 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California (Irvine) Program?

University of California (Irvine) Program received 613 applications and interviewed about 19.4% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California (Irvine) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of California (Irvine) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of California (Irvine) Program located?

University of California (Irvine) Program is located at 101 The City Drive South Building 53 Orange, CA 92868. Its sponsoring institution is University of California (Irvine).

Who is the program director of University of California (Irvine) Program?

The program director is Katherine McCartney. The program coordinator, Rhonda Chu, is the usual contact for application questions.

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