Applicants

Applicants

The IR-Integrated Residency Program at UCI participates in the Electronic Resident Application Service (ERAS)
and the Resident Matching Program (NRMP). 

The following documents must be sent through ERAS: 

• Common application form
• Personal statement
• Medical school transcripts
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• USMLE Score (Only passing scores will be considered)
• MSPE (Medical school dean’s letter)
• Recent photo
• Curriculum vitae

In addition to the above documents, international medical graduates must submit: 

• ECFMG Status Report

Due Date: October 31st, 2024

Due to the large number of applicants each year, only a limited number can be granted interviews. Completed applications, with the exception of the medical school dean’s letter, must be received by November 15, approximately 21 months before the desired starting date. Positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). 

2024/2025 Interview Dates:

*Applicants must have one-year accredited clinical training in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, neurology, family practice, emergency medicine, transitional year, or any combination of these. This clinical year should be the first postgraduate year. All clinical training must be in an ACGME-, AOA-, or RCPSC-approved program (or equivalent). Internships (PGY-1) are not offered by the Department and must be independently obtained. 

*Eligible applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. We are accepting J-1 Visa applicants as well. 

*Our training program includes the Tibor Rubin Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Long Beach as a participating site. In order to train or work at the VA, you must provide evidence of registration in the Selective Service program, or evidence of exempt status issued by the Veterans Affairs’ Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) through a Status of Information letter.