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University of California (Irvine) Program

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

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About University of California (Irvine) Program

ACGME code
1850521006
Program director
Rachel Pearson
Location
Orange, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
115
Latest cycle
Interview rate
42.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (Irvine) Program is a community-based university affiliated Child Neurology residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine). It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 115 applications and invited about 42.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Child Neurology programs, which interview about 33.7% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
42.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates60%
  • US DO graduates30%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Contact and location

Program director
Rachel Pearson
Program coordinator
Karen Olson
Coordinator phone
(714) 509-8430
Program phone
(714) 509-7555
Sponsoring institution
University of California (Irvine)

1201 W. La Veta Orange, CA 92868-4482 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 10% of residents at University of California (Irvine) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Child Neurology program has 17.8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of California (Irvine) Program offers 2 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California (Irvine) Program?

University of California (Irvine) Program received 115 applications and interviewed about 42.6% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

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 Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is University of California (Irvine) Program located?

University of California (Irvine) Program is located at 1201 W. La Veta Orange, CA 92868-4482. Its sponsoring institution is University of California (Irvine).

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

The program director is Rachel Pearson. The program coordinator, Karen Olson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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