University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Orange, CA(Orange, California Metropolitan Area Metro)
79
Positions
#50
Specialty Rank
$85,734
PGY1 Salary
1.3%
IMG %
#50
Pediatrics Ranking
77th Percentile
Top 23% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3200512425
- NRMP Code:
- 1043320C1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 79
- Interviews:
- 374
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 23%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$85,734
PGY-1
$88,227
PGY-2
$91,279
PGY-3
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
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
- 38.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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:
- 3200512425
- NRMP Code:
- 1043320C1
- Total Positions:
- 79
- Interviews:
- 374
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kira Molastorreblanca
- Email:
- kmolasto@hs.uci.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 11/17/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 194
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1043320P0, 1043320C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's Hospital of Orange County
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's Hospital of Orange County
- Contact Person:
- Veronica Melendez
- Contact Email:
- pedsresidency@hs.uci.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 27
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:27PGY-2:27PGY-3:25
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 1.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 21.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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