University of California (Irvine) Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Orange, CA(Orange, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
42
Positions
#43
Specialty Rank
$85,734
PGY1 Salary
2.4%
IMG %
#43
Surgery Ranking
88th Percentile
Top 12% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400521033
- NRMP Code:
- 1043440P3
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 42
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 56
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 30
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 38.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program places strong emphasis on provision of excellent clinical care, establishing new horizons in MIS, education of residents and medical students in all aspects of surgery, and high-level surgical research. Program provides FLS training and test center, paid ACLS, education and licensing/exam stipends, ACS membership, access to SCORE and AccessSurgery and other education portals, skills training/simulation training, flexible scheduling of rotations, ATLS and ASSET certification.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- Population
- 332K
- 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:
- 4400521033
- NRMP Code:
- 1043440P3
- Total Positions:
- 42
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Brian Randall Smith
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 9/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 23
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1043440C0, 1043440P0, 1043440P3
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of California (Irvine)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of California (Irvine)
- Contact Person:
- Alexandra Leone
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 14
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:14PGY-2:10PGY-3:6PGY-4:6PGY-5:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 2.4%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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