University of California (Irvine) Program
Child neurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Orange, CA(Orange, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#34
Specialty Rank
$91,279
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#34
Child neurology Ranking
58th Percentile
Top 42% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1850521006
- NRMP Code:
- 1043185C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 36
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 23
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 63.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Categorical Track is a five-year program that includes two years in the UC Irvine-CHOC Children's Pediatric Residency Program, followed by a three-year residency in child neurology. Applications for the categorical track must submitted to the UCI Child Neurology Residency Program and the UCI-CHOC Pediatric Residency categorical program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$91,279
PGY-1
$70,350
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 36.5%
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:
- 1850521006
- NRMP Code:
- 1043185C0
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 36
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rachel Pearson
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1043185C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's Hospital of Orange County
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's Hospital of Orange County
- Contact Person:
- Cynthia Ebron
- Contact Email:
- Cynthia.Ebron@choc.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 16.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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