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University of California (Irvine) Program

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

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About University of California (Irvine) Program

ACGME code
1800521009
Program director
Masaki Nagamine
Location
Orange, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
426
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 426 applications and invited about 22.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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
  • 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: interviewed16%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed31%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed12%
Interview rate
22.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men38%
  • White44%
  • Asian31%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Masaki Nagamine
Program coordinator
Brigette Reefer
Coordinator phone
(714) 456-3420
Program phone
(714) 456-6808
Sponsoring institution
University of California (Irvine)

200 S. Manchester Avenue, Ste 206 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 6% of residents at University of California (Irvine) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is University of California (Irvine) Program?

University of California (Irvine) Program received 426 applications and interviewed about 22.1% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 16%.

Where is University of California (Irvine) Program located?

University of California (Irvine) Program is located at 200 S. Manchester Avenue, Ste 206 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 Masaki Nagamine. The program coordinator, Brigette Reefer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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