University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center
The University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center Internal Medicine residency in Irvine, 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
New UC Irvine Internal Medicine Residency at the Irvine Medical Center (launched July 2026; ACGME accredited as of 2025), separate from the Orange program but sharing noon conferences and some rotations. Uses a 3+1 X+Y schedule with an ambulatory Y-week (six half-days of clinic, protected didactics). Inpatient training is at UC Irvine's new 144-bed all-electric hospital (three wards teams, a consult service and a MICU team), plus Orange campus rotations; night float with no 24-hour calls. Each resident has a primary care mentor for all three years. Pathways in Lifestyle Medicine and Medical Education, with Ultrasound and Informatics upcoming. Classes of 18; no preliminary positions; J1 visas considered.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Brand-new program: the FAQ frames this as a chance to build culture and traditions from the ground up; show initiative and ask how founding classes shape curriculum and governance.
- 3+1 X+Y schedule with a protected ambulatory Y-week (Doctoring Skills Rotation: simulation, POCUS, QI, informatics; Mindful Monday core board conference); ask how Y-week protects clinic time.
- Pathways after intern year (Lifestyle Medicine and Medical Education now; Ultrasound and Informatics planned); say which fits your goals.
- Longitudinal primary care mentor at the Wen Ambulatory Care Center for all three years, plus mandatory electives (e.g., geriatrics/palliative/cardiology consults PGY-1; oncology, consults, addiction medicine PGY-2; neurology PGY-3).
- Research access: Department of Medicine lists 300+ protocols and about $40M in awards, with a research elective in PGY-2/3; ask about resident mentorship and presentations.
- Night float only, no 24-hour or at-home call; wards teams are one senior and two interns. Third-year moonlighting is allowed with no internal moonlighting yet. Applications close December 1 and need a separate ERAS application from Orange.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Masha Barsky, MD
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Internal Medicine residency training
Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates go on to general internal medicine, hospital medicine or fellowship training such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or critical care.
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
How do I apply to the University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center Internal Medicine 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)/Irvine Medical Center Internal Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center Internal Medicine residency offer?
The directory records 18 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of California (Irvine)/Irvine Medical Center Internal Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.