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University of California (Irvine) Program

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

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About University of California (Irvine) Program

ACGME code
0800521014
Program director
Bonnie Lee
Location
Irvine, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
328
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (Irvine) Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in Irvine, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine).

In the latest application cycle the program received 328 applications and invited about 11.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Dermatology interview rate of 12.2%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed42%
  • Silver signal: interviewed8%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Interview rate
11.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women81%
  • Men19%
  • White38%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Bonnie Lee
Program coordinator
Terena Wells
Coordinator phone
(949) 824-4405
Program phone
(714) 456-5556
Sponsoring institution
University of California (Irvine)

118 Med Surge I Irvine, CA 92697-2400 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?

University of California (Irvine) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is University of California (Irvine) Program?

University of California (Irvine) Program received 328 applications and interviewed about 11.6% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

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 Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Do program signals help at University of California (Irvine) Program?

Applicants who sent University of California (Irvine) Program a gold signal received interviews about 42% of the time, silver signals about 8%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of California (Irvine) Program located?

University of California (Irvine) Program is located at 118 Med Surge I Irvine, CA 92697-2400. Its sponsoring institution is University of California (Irvine).

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

The program director is Bonnie Lee. The program coordinator, Terena Wells, is the usual contact for application questions.

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