PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program

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

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About University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program

ACGME code
3200512425
Program director
Kira Molas-Torreblanca
Location
Orange, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
25
First-year spots
Applicants
736
Latest cycle
Interview rate
50.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
1%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine). It offers 25 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 736 applications and invited about 50.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

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

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research tracks.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
25
Interview rate
50.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates73%
  • US DO graduates26%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs1%

Demographics

  • Women81%
  • Men19%
  • White33%
  • Asian60%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Kira Molas-Torreblanca
Program coordinator
Veronica Melendez
Coordinator phone
(714) 456-5631
Program phone
(174) 456-2276
Sponsoring institution
University of California (Irvine)

Pediatric Residency Administration 505 S. Main St. Suite 525 Orange, CA 92868 Open in Google Maps

University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County 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)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program IMG-friendly?

About 1% of residents at University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program offer?

University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program offers 25 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 25 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program?

University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program received 736 applications and interviewed about 50.8% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County 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)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program located?

University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program is located at Pediatric Residency Administration 505 S. Main St. Suite 525 Orange, CA 92868. Its sponsoring institution is University of California (Irvine).

Who is the program director of University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program?

The program director is Kira Molas-Torreblanca. The program coordinator, Veronica Melendez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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