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University of California (Irvine) Program

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

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About University of California (Irvine) Program

ACGME code
4000521020
Program director
John Luo
Location
Orange, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
788
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (Irvine) Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine). It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 788 applications and invited about 15.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • 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
11
Interview rate
15.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates97%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White25%
  • Asian47%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
John Luo
Program coordinator
Nallely Aparicio
Coordinator phone
(714) 456-6535
Program phone
(714) 456-5770
Sponsoring institution
University of California (Irvine)

101 The City Drive South Bldg 3, Route 88 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 3% of residents at University of California (Irvine) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of California (Irvine) Program offer?

University of California (Irvine) Program offers 11 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California (Irvine) Program?

University of California (Irvine) Program received 788 applications and interviewed about 15.2% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is University of California (Irvine) Program located?

University of California (Irvine) Program is located at 101 The City Drive South Bldg 3, Route 88 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 Luo. The program coordinator, Nallely Aparicio, is the usual contact for application questions.