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University of California (Irvine) Program

Plastic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine).

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About University of California (Irvine) Program

ACGME code
3620521008
Program director
Miles Pfaff
Location
Orange, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
362
Latest cycle
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (Irvine) Program is a university Based Plastic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine). It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 362 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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.

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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
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women59%
  • Men36%
  • White45%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Miles Pfaff
Program coordinator
Elena Quiroz-Carraby
Coordinator phone
(714) 456-5253
Sponsoring institution
University of California (Irvine)

200 S. Manchester Ave. Ste. 650 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 5% of residents at University of California (Irvine) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Plastic Surgery - Integrated 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 Plastic Surgery - Integrated 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. University of California (Irvine) Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

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 200 S. Manchester Ave. Ste. 650 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 Miles Pfaff. The program coordinator, Elena Quiroz-Carraby, is the usual contact for application questions.

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