University of California (Irvine) Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine).
See how you matchAbout University of California (Irvine) Program
- ACGME code
- 2600521064
- Program director
- John Scolaro
- Location
- Orange, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 288
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of California (Irvine) Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine). It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 288 applications.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- 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
- Women45%
- Men55%
- White55%
- Asian45%
- Hispanic or Latino10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- John Scolaro
- Program coordinator
- Maria Cristina Lampino Guerrero
- Coordinator phone
- (714) 456-5547
- Program phone
- (949) 824-4405
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of California (Irvine)
101 City Drive South Dept of Ortho Surgery, Pav III, 2nd Fl, Rte 81 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 Orthopaedic 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 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is University of California (Irvine) Program located?
University of California (Irvine) Program is located at 101 City Drive South Dept of Ortho Surgery, Pav III, 2nd Fl, Rte 81 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 John Scolaro. The program coordinator, Maria Cristina Lampino Guerrero, is the usual contact for application questions.