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University of California (Irvine) Program

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

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About University of California (Irvine) Program

ACGME code
4400521033
Program director
Brian Smith
Location
Orange, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,113
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (Irvine) Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Orange, California, sponsored by University of California (Irvine). It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,113 applications and invited about 15% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
15%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates87%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White45%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Brian Smith
Program coordinator
Tania Pettitt
Coordinator phone
(714) 456-7664
Program phone
(714) 509-2377
Sponsoring institution
University of California (Irvine)

Department of Surgery 3800 Chapman Ave, Suite 6200 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 10% of residents at University of California (Irvine) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of California (Irvine) Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California (Irvine) Program?

University of California (Irvine) Program received 1,113 applications and interviewed about 15% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of California (Irvine) Program located?

University of California (Irvine) Program is located at Department of Surgery 3800 Chapman Ave, Suite 6200 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 Brian Smith. The program coordinator, Tania Pettitt, is the usual contact for application questions.

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