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University of California (Irvine) Program

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

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About University of California (Irvine) Program

ACGME code
1600512127
Program director
Kiarash Golshani
Location
Orange, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
249
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.6%
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 Neurological Surgery residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine). It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 249 applications and invited about 9.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

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

Residents work about 80 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: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
9.6%
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

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White45%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%

Contact and location

Program director
Kiarash Golshani
Program coordinator
Leslie Weterrings
Coordinator phone
(714) 456-6966
Sponsoring institution
University of California (Irvine)

200 Manchester Suite 210 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?

University of California (Irvine) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% 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 Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California (Irvine) Program?

University of California (Irvine) Program received 249 applications and interviewed about 9.6% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

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

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

Where is University of California (Irvine) Program located?

University of California (Irvine) Program is located at 200 Manchester Suite 210 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 Kiarash Golshani. The program coordinator, Leslie Weterrings, is the usual contact for application questions.

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