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University of California (Irvine) Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine).

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About University of California (Irvine) Program

ACGME code
3400521005
Program director
Bi-Ying Yeh
Location
Orange, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
383
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.1%
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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine). It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 383 applications and invited about 21.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.

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

Residents work about 50 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
21.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates53%
  • US DO graduates47%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women13%
  • Men87%
  • White40%
  • Asian40%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Bi-Ying Yeh
Program coordinator
Jesus Garcia
Coordinator phone
(714) 456-6444
Sponsoring institution
University of California (Irvine)

UCI Medical Center 101 The City Drive South Bldg 53 Rm 310C, Rt 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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 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 5 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California (Irvine) Program?

University of California (Irvine) Program received 383 applications and interviewed about 21.1% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.

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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is University of California (Irvine) Program located?

University of California (Irvine) Program is located at UCI Medical Center 101 The City Drive South Bldg 53 Rm 310C, Rt 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 Bi-Ying Yeh. The program coordinator, Jesus Garcia, is the usual contact for application questions.