University of California (Irvine) Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine).
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.