Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at the University of California Irvine is a comprehensive five-year training program designed to prepare residents for successful careers in orthopaedic surgery. The program emphasizes rigorous clinical training and academic involvement, allowing residents to engage in various subspecialties and extensive research opportunities. With an enrollment capacity of four residents each year and a focus on close mentorship from a diverse faculty, the program offers a well-structured environment for developing both clinical expertise and academic prowess. The program is hosted in a major academic medical center, thereby exposing residents to a high volume of surgical cases and a diverse patient population, which is critical for robust training.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Orthopaedic Residency Training Program at UC Irvine accepts applications from International Medical Graduates (IMG) as noted in the Application Process section. It specifically mentions that applications from eligible medical students applying for a residency position are welcome. However, further details about the IMG acceptance rate or specific eligibility criteria for IMGs are not provided directly in the text.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
4 categorical residents per year at UC Irvine Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. This program follows a five-year training structure.
Program Website
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UCI School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orange, California.
Program Director
John A. Scolaro, M.D., M.A.
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program has a total of four residents per year, giving a clear indication of a structured and intimate learning environment. Each resident's progress is closely monitored and supported by faculty mentorship.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The educational curriculum includes formal didactics and graduated clinical autonomy. Core didactic education includes daily subspecialty conferences every morning, and grand rounds every Thursday morning with a mix of formal didactic sessions, case-based presentations, literature reviews, and guest lectureships. A fully equipped on-site cadaveric bio-skills lab enhances the clinical training through formal and independent opportunities.
Application
The Orthopaedic Residency Training Program at UC Irvine accepts applications from eligible medical students applying for a residency (internship) position through the NRMP specific for Orthopaedic Surgery. Details regarding application processes can be found under the sections for United States Graduates, International Medical Graduates, DO Applicants, and Higher Level of Training (PGY-II, III, IV, V). Interview dates or specific deadlines are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
# of Locations
Residents train at the UCI Health Medical Center in Orange and rotate at two affiliate sites: Tibor Rubin Veterans Affairs Hospital and Miller Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Long Beach.
Fellowship
The residency program offers exposure to orthopaedic subspecialties, with residents expected to master both basic and complex procedures. There is a mention of a Hand Surgery Fellowship in the education section. Graduates are involved in research and academic endeavors, which emphasizes career development opportunities after completion of the residency. The text suggests opportunities to participate in clinically relevant research, enhancing future fellowship prospects.
Resident Life
Overview
The Orthopaedic Residency Training Program at UC Irvine is a five-year training program with four residents per year. This program stands out due to close teaching and mentorship by a team of 17 full-time faculty members across every orthopaedic subspecialty, as well as a commitment to research and resident involvement.
On Call Schedule
Daily subspecialty conferences occur every morning, Monday through Wednesday, with grand rounds every Thursday morning.
# of Years of Program
5
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Alumni
Alumni from UC Irvine's Orthopaedic Residency Program have pursued various fellowships and are involved in numerous subspecialties within orthopaedics. However, the specific fellowships or positions that alumni commonly pursue, as well as their geographical locations, are not detailed in the provided text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Information available through the UCI School of Medicine – Residents & Fellows Salary, Benefits, Policies page.
PGY-1 Salary
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