University of California (Irvine) Program
Plastic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Orange, CA(Orange, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
22
Positions
#18
Specialty Rank
$85,734
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#18
Plastic Surgery - Integrated Ranking
81st Percentile
Top 19% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3620521008
- NRMP Code:
- 1043362C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 8
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 12.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UC Irvine provides residents with a broad exposure to all aspects of plastic surgery. We offer extensive exposure to bread and butter reconstruction, hand surgery, aesthetic surgery, pediatric plastic surgery, advanced microsurgery, craniofacial and brachial plexus surgery. Our diverse faculty are committed to training the next generation of leaders. Our dedicated tissue engineering lab offers ample research experience opportunity and the locations cannot be beat.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$85,734
PGY-1
$88,227
PGY-2
$91,279
PGY-3
$94,467
PGY-4
$97,903
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 114(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $842K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.8K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $79K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 38.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 39 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16999999999999998
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
64°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
27"
Humidity
64%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.23
Restaurant Meal
16.92
Gas (per gallon)
$4.51
Gym Membership
42
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3620521008
- NRMP Code:
- 1043362C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Amber Leis
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 20
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1043362C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of California (Irvine)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of California (Irvine)
- Contact Person:
- Elena Quiroz-Carraby
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:3PGY-6:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
Program Rankings
This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.
Resources & Tools
Advanced Matching Tools
Maximize your match potential with our AI-powered analysis tools