University of California (Irvine)
The University of California (Irvine) Surgery 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
UC Irvine general surgery residency based at UCI Medical Center with the VA Long Beach, Long Beach Memorial, CHOC and Mission Hospital as affiliated sites. Residents have a four-hour protected conference block each Thursday (M&M, grand rounds, basic science, resident education), and one or two years of dedicated research are available.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- In-person interviews are planned for November 19, December 3 and December 10, 2026 after October review; applications are ERAS only with three letters.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $94,576.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $97,325.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $100,692.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $104,209.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $107,999.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $111,583.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $114,905.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $120,343.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
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- Program page (verified, 2026-10-27): Found on the institution website; the page names the institution and this specialty. Source 1
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact email (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
- Contact phone (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
- Program director (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
- Highlights (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Brian R. Smith, MD
- Program coordinator
- Alexandra Leone
- Assistant Residency Coordinator
- Nicole Yonaki
- Address
- Department of Surgery, UCI School of Medicine, 3800 Chapman Ave., Ste. 6200, Orange, CA 92868
- aleone1@hs.uci.edu
- Phone
- 949-824-5388
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
University of California (Irvine) Surgery residency at a glance
University of California (Irvine) lists its Surgery residency in Orange, California. The directory holds 26 Surgery residency programs in California, 1 of them in Orange and 362 across 48 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 26 Surgery residency programs in California use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 356 Surgery residency programs nationwide share that status.
University of California (Irvine) has 51 other programs listed in Orange: Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), Child Neurology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry), Clinical Informatics (Internal Medicine), and Clinical Neurophysiology (Neurology), and 45 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at University of California (Irvine) in Orange
- Anesthesiology residency
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
- Child Neurology residency
- Clinical Informatics (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Clinical Neurophysiology (Neurology) fellowship
- Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship
- Complex Family Planning fellowship
Other California cities with a listed Surgery residency: Bakersfield, Colton, French Camp, Fresno, La Jolla, Loma Linda, Los Angeles, Moreno Valley.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Surgery residency training
Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years.
Applicants usually build a record of surgical rotations and a sub-internship before applying.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the University of California (Irvine) Surgery residency?
The directory places it in Orange, California.
How many Surgery residency programs are there in California?
This directory lists 26 in California and 362 nationwide.
How do I apply to the University of California (Irvine) Surgery residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of California (Irvine) Surgery residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the University of California (Irvine) Surgery residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the University of California (Irvine) Surgery residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.