Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our goal is to train the next generation of Hem/Onc clinical investigators: graduates adept in creating, launching, & conducting high-quality translational clinical trials. We accomplish this through formal mentoring, protocol writing series, and an 18-month research rotation. Novel educational enhancements include Immersion Course (high-yield topics at the beginning of fellowship), Bone Marrow Biopsy/Cadaver Lab Simulation, Hematopathology Lab Rotation, & a grant-funded wellness Initiative.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1043155F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
50
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
60
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
72
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1550521136
Beeper or Home Call
15
15
1
Program Director
First Name
Jason
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Zell
Degrees
DO, MPH
Address
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Bldg 55 Rm 222
101 The City Dr S
Orange, CA 92868
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.888339 33.787126)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jillian
Last Name
Meltebarger
Address
UC Irvine Med Ctr
City Tower Ste 400
333 City Blvd W
Orange, CA 92868
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.893695 33.787098)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
51.20
% IMG
35.70
% DO
13.00
% Female
61.40
% Male
38.50
Total Physician
29
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
44.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $89,969 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $93,241 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $96,334 | 28 | 12 |
Total Positions
12
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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