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UC Irvine

Orange, California

General Surgery

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The UC Irvine Department of Surgery offers a comprehensive residency training program that focuses on developing highly skilled surgeons. The program emphasizes a multi-specialty approach to surgical care, providing residents with the opportunity to gain exposure in various surgical fields while working with experienced faculty. This residency aims to prepare graduates for successful careers in surgery, equipping them with the clinical, surgical, and professional skills necessary for their future practices.

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Program Details

Specialty

General Surgery

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The UC Irvine Department of Surgery residency program has not explicitly stated details regarding IMG applicants in the text provided. To determine if the program is IMG-friendly, one would need to explore application requirements or directly contact the program. However, there are no indicators such as ECFMG certification acceptance or visa sponsorship mentioned in the text, making it unclear about their stance on International Medical Graduates.

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Program Website

Address

University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697

Program Director

Dr. Ninh T. Nguyen, interim chair, Department of Surgery

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Current Residents

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PGY-1 MD

PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The residency program includes core surgical rotations in various specialties and skills training, fostering competence and confidence in managing surgical patients.

Application

# of Locations

Residents will work at multiple locations including UC Irvine Medical Center and affiliated hospitals.

Fellowship

The provided text does not contain specific information about fellowship opportunities or post-residency career paths for residents in the UC Irvine Department of Surgery residency program.

Resident Life

Overview

UC Irvine's Department of Surgery is a multi-specialty group of highly skilled surgeons that provides a team approach to evaluate and manage our patients' surgical conditions.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

The residency program typically lasts for 5 years.

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PGY-1 Salary

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