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Dermatology Residency Program

University of California (Irvine)
Irvine, CA
Continued AccreditationACGME #0800521014UniversityJ1J-1

University of California (Irvine) is an ACGME-accredited university-based Dermatology residency program in Irvine, CA. It has 6 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 16 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $88,227. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
6
16 residents · 18 approved
PGY-1 salary
$88.2k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1043080A0

Accredited since 1973 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2011

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1043080A0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “UC Irvine Med Ctr-CA”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Training tracks

Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)

Research

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
60%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
45
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
6
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.3
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

UCI Division of Continuing Education is the continuing education arm of the University of California, Irvine. Founded in 1962, The Division of Continuing Education is dedicated to providing a university-level learning experience for students, offering thousands of exciting courses and programs to local, regional, and global constituencies via online curriculum, as well as through on campus classes. We offer a rich array of academic and community programs to support a diverse audience, from a wide selection of academic programs to numerous campus activities. UCI Division of Continuing Education operations include programs in continuing education, distance learning, open learning and the university Summer Session program. Additionally, we support lifelong learning through its Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. For more information or to view available classes, visit https://ce.uci.edu/.

Star Rating
4 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
418
Mid-size
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care2 better · 5 same · 0 worse
Mortality1 better · 6 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 9 same · 0 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 11 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
21,885
ED visits
50,343
Inpatient surgeries
8,249
Outpatient surgeries
11,802
Births
1,509
Daily census
364
Full-time staff
8,767

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: University of California (Irvine) · Orange, CA

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

University of California (Irvine)

Primary
Orange, CA418 beds

VA Long Beach Healthcare System

Long Beach, CA349 beds

Kaiser Permanente Lakeview Medical Center

Anaheim, CA526 beds

Laguna Pathology Medical Group

Laguna Beach, CA

Location

Rental market & livability

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Livability

State Income Tax
13.3%
Includes 1% mental-health surtax over $1M.

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Bonnie A Lee, MD

Associate Professor, Residency Director

Program Director

Terena J Wells

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Christina N Kraus, MD

Associate Residency Director, Assistant Professor, Director of Gynecologic Dermatology

Coordinator

Paige Guesnon

University of California (Irvine) 8000500014 - Orange, CA

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of California (Irvine) located?
University of California (Irvine) is located in Irvine, CA.
What type of program is University of California (Irvine)?
University of California (Irvine) is a university-based residency program.
Is University of California (Irvine) ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of California (Irvine) holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of California (Irvine)?
University of California (Irvine) has approximately 16 residents in training.
Does University of California (Irvine) accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of California (Irvine) reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of California (Irvine) sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of California (Irvine) reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of California (Irvine) require?
University of California (Irvine) does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of California (Irvine)?
University of California (Irvine) reports a PGY-1 salary of $88,227. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University of California (Irvine)?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of California (Irvine) to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of California (Irvine) have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Dermatology residency program positions as they appear.