Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
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.
Total Program Size
10
10
6
6
6
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1043440C0
1043440P0
1043440P3
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
80
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
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No
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)
75
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
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
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
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
4400521033
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Brian
Middle Name
R
Last Name
Smith
Degrees
MD
Address
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Ste 6200
3800 Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92868
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.895178 33.788472)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Alexandra
Last Name
Leone
Degrees
MHA
Address
UC Irvine Med Ctr
Dept of Surgery Ste 6200
3800 Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92868
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.895178 33.788472)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
90.80
% IMG
4.90
% DO
4.10
% Female
44.10
% Male
55.80
Total Physician
46
Total Non Physician
21
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
32.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Year | |||
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| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $81,651 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $84,025 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $86,933 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $89,969 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $93,241 | 28 | 12 |
Total Positions
38
Level 2 required
No
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
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
23
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
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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