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University of California (Irvine) Program

NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Orange, CA(Orange, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
$88,227
PGY1 Salary
13.3%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1800521009
NRMP Code:
1043180A0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
100

Contact Information

Lilit Mnatsakanyan
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
3.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
45
Non-Physician Staff:
6
0
Female Faculty:
44.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%
0

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

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$88,227
PGY-1
$88,227
PGY-2
$91,279
PGY-3
$94,467
PGY-4
0

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

City & State
Orange, CA
Metropolitan Area
Orange, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
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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
37.7%

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

Nominal Salary
$88,227
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,392
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1800521009
NRMP Code:
1043180A0YOG
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
100
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Lilit Mnatsakanyan
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
10/8/2025 - 1/30/2026
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
Min Step 1 Score:
230
Min Step 2 Score:
230

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:
1043180A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of California (Irvine)
Primary Teaching Site:
University of California (Irvine)
Contact Person:
Samantha Pierce
Contact Email:
spierce2@hs.uci.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
13.3%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
23rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
6.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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