University of California Irvine Program

Radiology-Diagnostic Analyst Verified · May 22, 2026

University of California Irvine Program

University of California Irvine Program is a residency program specializing in Radiology-Diagnostic, located in Orange, California, directed by Karen N. Tran- Harding, MD and coordinated by Daniel Nguy. The program accepts applications through October 31, 2027 and holds an accreditation status of Continued. International Medical Graduates interested in this program may contact the program coordinator directly at [email protected] or (714) 456-6579. IMGPrep analysts have verified and compiled this program’s IMG acceptance rate, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score requirements, Visa Sponsorship Policy, graduation year cutoff, and ECFMG certificate requirements — available to IMGPrep subscribers.

Program Identity & Fit

UC Irvine's Diagnostic Radiology residency is a university-based, academic program anchored by three complementary sites: UC Irvine Medical Center (the county's only Level I trauma center and comprehensive cancer center), the Long Beach VA (30-40% of training, community-based veteran population), and CHOC for pediatric rotations. The program is structured to protect junior residents from call for a full year, with a "bottom-heavy" call system that frees senior residents for board preparation, reflecting a resident-centered, education-first philosophy. Research is built into the curriculum through a required dedicated rotation plus elective time, backed by a large faculty (60+ clinical/research) and imaging research infrastructure (PET, microPET/CT/SPECT, diffuse optical imaging), and residents have a long, consistent track record of national awards and publications. The program explicitly frames its goal as preparing residents for either academic radiology or private practice, indicating a dual-track identity rather than a singular research or community mission.

Who it fits

An applicant with demonstrated scholarly productivity and interest in either academic radiology or high-volume tertiary/trauma-based practice, who values structured mentorship and a gradual, well-buffered transition into independent call responsibilities.

Research intensity

Strong - a dedicated required research rotation, elective research time, extensive imaging research infrastructure, and a long-standing pattern of resident publications and national awards.

Career orientation

Mixed - Academic Medicine, Community Practice

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