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University of California (Irvine) Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine).

About University of California (Irvine) Program

ACGME code
3000521407
Program director
Mari Perez-Rosendahl
Location
Orange, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
495
Latest cycle
IMG residents
59%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (Irvine) Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine). It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 495 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 59% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 59 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
  • 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
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
495
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates12%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs59%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men47%
  • White29%
  • Asian53%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other12%

Contact and location

Program director
Mari Perez-Rosendahl
Program coordinator
Gagan Mathur
Coordinator phone
–
Program phone
(714) 456-6411
Sponsoring institution
University of California (Irvine)

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 101 The City Drive South 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 59% of residents at University of California (Irvine) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 101 The City Drive South 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 Mari Perez-Rosendahl. The program coordinator, Gagan Mathur, is the usual contact for application questions.

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