University of California (Irvine) Program Internal Medicine Residency
Internal Medicine residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine).
See how you matchAbout University of California (Irvine) Program
- ACGME code
- 1400521036
- Program director
- Afshan Baraghoush
- Location
- Orange, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 32
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 3,104
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 17.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 1%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of California (Irvine) Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine). It offers 32 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).
In the latest application cycle the program received 3,104 applications and invited about 17.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 1% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 70 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 32
- Interview rate
- 17.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates92%
- US DO graduates7%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs1%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White28%
- Asian58%
- Black or African American2%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Afshan Baraghoush
- Program coordinator
- Stephanie Horn
- Coordinator phone
- (471) 456-6693
- Program phone
- (714) 456-5691
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of California (Irvine)
101 The City Drive South City Tower, Suite 400 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 1% of residents at University of California (Irvine) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University of California (Irvine) Program offer?
University of California (Irvine) Program offers 32 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 32 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of California (Irvine) Program?
University of California (Irvine) Program received 3,104 applications and interviewed about 17.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.
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 Internal Medicine 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 101 The City Drive South City Tower, Suite 400 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 Afshan Baraghoush. The program coordinator, Stephanie Horn, is the usual contact for application questions.