Ophthalmology Residency Program
University of California (Irvine)University of California (Irvine) is an ACGME-accredited university-based Ophthalmology residency program in Irvine, CA. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 11 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents and a PGY-1 salary of $88,227. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
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Overview
3 years · Last ACGME review 2020
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Match data pending
Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.
Training tracks
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Cohort composition
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Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
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Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
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Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.
Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 11 of 12 timely & effective care measures.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: University of California (Irvine) · Orange, CA
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
University of California (Irvine)
PrimaryVA Long Beach Healthcare System
Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Center
Location
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Livability
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is University of California (Irvine) located?
- University of California (Irvine) is located in Irvine, CA.
- What type of program is University of California (Irvine)?
- University of California (Irvine) is a university-based residency program.
- Is University of California (Irvine) ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — University of California (Irvine) holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at University of California (Irvine)?
- University of California (Irvine) has approximately 11 residents in training.
- Does University of California (Irvine) accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- University of California (Irvine) reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does University of California (Irvine) sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- University of California (Irvine) does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of California (Irvine) require?
- University of California (Irvine) does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at University of California (Irvine)?
- University of California (Irvine) reports a PGY-1 salary of $88,227. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to University of California (Irvine)?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of California (Irvine) to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does University of California (Irvine) have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Ophthalmology residency program positions as they appear.