University of California (Irvine)
The University of California (Irvine) Child Neurology residency in Orange, CA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
A five-year ACGME-accredited combined Pediatrics and Child Neurology program sponsored by UC Irvine School of Medicine, with two years in the UC Irvine-CHOC Pediatric Residency followed by three years of adult and child neurology. Training takes place at Rady Children's Hospital in Orange (formerly CHOC), which has a Level 4 Pediatric Epilepsy Center and Level I Trauma Center, and at the 459-bed UCI Medical Center. Didactics include a Thursday half day, neuroradiology and epilepsy surgery conferences, and quarterly stroke, concussion/TBI, and research meetings.
Summarized from the program’s official website, checked October 4, 2026. Confirm details with the program.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Rachel Pearson, MD
- Program coordinator
- Stephanie Dela Bretoniere
- Associate Program Director, Child Neurology Residency
- Adam Kalawi, MD
- Associate Program Director, Child Neurology Residency
- Janetta Arellano, MD
- Division Chief, Child Neurology
- John Crawford, MD
- Phone
- 714-509-3751
Contact details checked October 4, 2026.
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.