Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Department of Medicine at UCI School of Medicine offers a comprehensive residency program focused on developing, teaching, and practicing state-of-the-art, evidence-based medicine. This program is characterized by a strong commitment to education, evidenced by the variety of clerkship and electively courses offered for medical students, and is designed to foster future leaders in the medical field. It encompasses advanced training opportunities across numerous specialties, ensuring residents receive holistic education fundamental to their success in clinical medicine.
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Moderate Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program is international medical graduate (IMG) friendly as it does not explicitly exclude IMG applicants and has provisions for ECFMG certification acceptance, which can be inferred as supportive of IMG candidates. Additionally, there may be resources available to assist IMGs in adapting to the program and securing residency positions, although specific statistics on IMG acceptance rates were not found.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
The residency program includes residency programs offered in various specialties such as Medicine.
Program Website
Address
1001 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA 92697
Program Director
Sheetal Desai, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The Department currently has a total of 30 residents, with a diverse group focusing on various specializations within internal medicine. With each resident bringing their unique background, the program benefits from a collaborative learning environment and diverse clinical exposure.
PGY-1 MD
10
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
4
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residency Programs, Fellowship Programs, Continuing Medical Education
Application
Residents typically apply through ERAS with deadlines in September. Interviews take place from October to January.
# of Locations
Several clinical locations under the Department of Medicine
Fellowship
The residency program offers various fellowship opportunities, including post-residency training in specialized fields. Recent graduates have pursued fellowships in areas including but not limited to Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, and Geriatrics. This indicates a supportive pathway for residents looking to further their education and specialize post-graduation with affiliations to renowned fellowship institutions in the USA.
Resident Life
Overview
We develop, teach and practice state-of-the-art, evidenced-based medicine that holds the promise of a better future for the people of California and beyond.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Typically 3-7 years depending on the program
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Alumni
Salary & Benefits
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The benefits offered by the residency program were not specifically detailed in the text.
PGY-1 Salary
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