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University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center Program

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

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About University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1400500023
Program director
Maria Barsky
Location
Irvine, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
18
First-year spots
Applicants
1,880
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
1.0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Irvine, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine). It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,880 applications and invited about 23.1% 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 1.0% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine 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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
18
Interview rate
23.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs1%

Contact and location

Program director
Maria Barsky
Program coordinator
Alexander Nguyen
Coordinator phone
(714) 456-5691
Sponsoring institution
University of California (Irvine)

19200 Jamboree Rd Irvine, CA 92612 Open in Google Maps

University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center 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)/Irvine Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 1.0% of residents at University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center 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)/Irvine Medical Center Program offer?

University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center Program offers 18 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center Program?

University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center Program received 1,880 applications and interviewed about 23.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center Program is located at 19200 Jamboree Rd Irvine, CA 92612. Its sponsoring institution is University of California (Irvine).

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

The program director is Maria Barsky. The program coordinator, Alexander Nguyen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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