Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Total Program Size
27
27
26
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1043320P0
1043320C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
374
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
Minimum score
194
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
400
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)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
23
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Hospitalist
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
Fully 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
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
3200512425
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Kira
Last Name
Molas-Torreblanca
Degrees
DO
Address
Children's Hosp of Orange County
Ste 525
505 S Main St
Orange, CA 92868
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.86635 33.779714)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Veronica
Last Name
Melendez
Degrees
BS
Address
Children's Hosp of Orange County
Ste 525
505 S Main St
Orange, CA 92868
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.86635 33.779714)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
89.90
% IMG
3.00
% DO
7.00
% Female
71.70
% Male
28.20
Total Physician
0
Total Non Physician
0
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $81,651 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $84,025 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $86,933 | 20 | 999 |
Total Positions
80
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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