OCRA Specialty Profiles

• What Is Anesthesiology?
  • Anesthesiology focuses on the care of patients before, during, and after surgery and procedures.
  • Anesthesiologists evaluate patients, develop anesthesia plans, monitor patients, and manage pain and critical illness.
  • Areas within anesthesiology include:
    • Perioperative medicine
    • Anesthesia care
    • Critical care medicine
    • Pain medicine
    • Emergency care
• Anesthesiology Residency Statistics
  • Length of training: 4 years
  • Median salary: $460,000
  • Average work hours per week: 51.8 hours
  • Number of residency positions: 1,214
  • Median number of programs applied to: 63
  • USMLE Step 1 first-attempt pass rate: 99.4%
  • Median USMLE Step 2 score: 248
  • Median research experiences: 3
  • Median abstracts/posters/publications: 5
  • Median volunteer experiences: 7
• Factors Considered for Residency Interviews
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation)
  • Academic performance/class standing
  • Leadership experiences
  • Previous USMLE attempts
  • Required clerkship performance
  • Specialty rotation experience
• Factors Considered for Residency Ranking
  • Interactions with faculty
  • Interpersonal skills
  • MSPE evaluation
  • Feedback from residents
  • Interactions with house staff
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Specialty rotation performance
• Factors to Consider When Selecting Residency Programs
  • Geographic location
  • Program fit and culture
  • Program reputation
  • Academic medical center opportunities
  • Quality of residents
  • Educational curriculum and training
  • Work-life balance
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
  • Pain Medicine
  • Regional Anesthesiology
  • Critical Care Anesthesiology
  • Transplant Anesthesiology
  • Neuroanesthesiology
  • Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • Obstetric Anesthesiology
• UCR School of Medicine Alumni Match Information
  • UCR School of Medicine graduates have matched into anesthesiology residency programs including:
    • Stanford University Healthcare
    • University of Southern California Medical Center
    • University of California Irvine Medical Center
    • University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
    • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    • University of California San Francisco Medical Center
• Career Advising Contact
  • Dr. Hanh Nguyen, MD
  • Associate Dean for Career Advising
  • Email: hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu

• What Is Dermatology?
  • Dermatology is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails.
  • Dermatologists manage conditions through:
    • Medical treatment
    • Surgical procedures
    • Preventive care
• Dermatology Residency Statistics
  • Length of training: 3 years
  • Median salary: $438,000
  • Average work hours per week: 45.5 hours
  • Number of residency positions: 364
  • Median number of programs applied to: 92
  • USMLE Step 1 first-attempt pass rate: 100%
  • Median USMLE Step 2 score: 258
  • Median research experiences: 6
  • Median abstracts/posters/publications: 19
  • Median volunteer experiences: 9
• Factors Considered for Residency Interviews
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Dermatology rotation experience
  • Required clerkship grades
  • MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation)
  • Commitment to dermatology
  • AOA membership
  • Clinical clerkship awards
• Factors Considered for Residency Ranking
  • Feedback from residents
  • Interactions with faculty
  • Interactions with house staff
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Required clerkship performance
  • Leadership experiences
• Factors to Consider When Selecting Residency Programs
  • Geographic location
  • Program fit and culture
  • Program reputation
  • Academic medical center opportunities
  • Quality of residents
  • Educational curriculum and training opportunities
  • Work-life balance
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Dermatopathology
  • Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology
  • Complex Dermatology
  • Clinical Research
  • Aesthetic Dermatology
  • Cosmetic Dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology
• UCR School of Medicine Alumni Match Information
  • UCR School of Medicine graduates have matched into dermatology residency programs including:
    • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    • Kaiser Los Angeles
    • University of Southern California Medical Center
    • Oregon Health and Science University
    • University of South Florida College of Medicine
• Career Advising Contact
  • Dr. Hanh Nguyen, MD
  • Associate Dean for Career Advising
  • Email: hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu

• What Is Emergency Medicine?
  • Emergency Medicine focuses on the evaluation and treatment of patients with urgent and life-threatening medical conditions.
  • Emergency physicians stabilize patients, determine appropriate treatment plans, coordinate referrals to medical or surgical specialties, and provide care for patients who may be discharged from the emergency department.
• Emergency Medicine Residency Statistics
  • Length of training: 3 years
  • Median salary: $358,000
  • Average work hours per week: 46.4 hours
  • Number of residency positions: 1,521
  • Median number of programs applied to: 50
  • USMLE Step 1 first-attempt pass rate: 98.7%
  • Median USMLE Step 2 score: 248
  • Median research experiences: 3
  • Median abstracts/posters/publications: 4
  • Median volunteer experiences: 8
• Factors Considered for Residency Interviews
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Standardized Letter of Evaluation (SLOE)
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Demonstrated commitment to emergency medicine
  • Previous USMLE attempts
  • Leadership experiences
  • Audition elective experience at the program
• Factors Considered for Residency Ranking
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Interactions with faculty during interviews
  • Feedback from current residents
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Interactions with residents
  • Audition elective performance
• Factors to Consider When Selecting Residency Programs
  • Geographic location
  • Program fit and compatibility
  • Program reputation
  • Work-life balance
  • Quality of residents
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Medical Toxicology
  • Pain Medicine
  • Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine
  • Neurocritical Care
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Anesthesia/Critical Care
  • Hyperbaric Medicine
• UCR School of Medicine Alumni Match Information
  • UCR School of Medicine graduates have matched into emergency medicine residency programs including:
    • Harbor–UCLA Medical Center
    • University of California San Diego Medical Center
    • University of California San Francisco Medical Center
    • University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
    • University of Southern California Medical Center
    • Stanford University Healthcare
    • Riverside Community Hospital
• Career Advising Contact
  • Dr. Hanh Nguyen, MD
  • Associate Dean for Career Advising
  • Email: hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu

• What Is Family Medicine?
  • Family Medicine is a specialty focused on providing comprehensive care for patients throughout all stages of life, from birth through adulthood and older age.
  • Family physicians provide care across multiple areas, including:
    • Pediatrics
    • Adolescent medicine
    • Adult medicine
    • Women’s health
    • Geriatrics
  • Family physicians practice in a variety of settings, including:
    • Outpatient clinics
    • Inpatient settings
    • Family medicine hospitalist roles
  • A key aspect of family medicine is developing long-term relationships with patients and providing continuous, comprehensive care.
• Family Medicine Residency Statistics
  • Length of training: 3 years
  • Median salary: $241,000
  • Average work hours per week: 52.6 hours
  • Number of residency positions: 1,539
  • Median number of programs applied to: 29
  • USMLE Step 1 first-attempt pass rate: 94%
  • Median USMLE Step 2 score: 240
  • Median research experiences: 2
  • Median abstracts/posters/publications: 3
  • Median volunteer experiences: 8
• Factors Considered for Residency Interviews
  • Demonstrated commitment to family medicine
  • Personal statement
  • Letters of recommendation
  • USMLE Step 2 CK score
  • USMLE Step 1 passing status
  • Previous USMLE attempts
• Factors Considered for Residency Ranking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Interactions with faculty
  • Feedback from current residents
  • Commitment to family medicine
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Personal statement
• Factors to Consider When Selecting Residency Programs
  • Geographic location
  • Program fit and compatibility
  • Program reputation
  • Quality of residents
  • Work-life balance
  • Quality of education and training
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Pain Medicine
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Faculty Development
  • Obstetrics
• UCR School of Medicine Alumni Match Information
  • UCR School of Medicine graduates have matched into family medicine residency programs including:
    • University of California San Francisco Medical Center
    • University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
    • Harbor–UCLA Medical Center
    • University of California Irvine Medical Center
    • Riverside University Health System
    • Riverside Community Hospital
    • Loma Linda University Medical Center
• Career Advising Contacts
  • Dr. Hanh Nguyen, MD
    • Associate Dean for Career Advising
    • Email: hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu
  • Dr. Kenneth Ballou, MD
    • Program Director, UCR School of Medicine Family Medicine Residency
    • Email: kenneth.Ballou@medsch.ucr.edu

• What Is General Surgery?
  • General Surgery is the specialty focused on the comprehensive care of patients before, during, and after surgery.
  • General surgeons manage a broad range of conditions through:
    • Nonoperative management
    • Elective surgical procedures
    • Emergency surgical care
  • General surgeons may pursue additional fellowship training to develop expertise in specialized areas of surgery.
• General Surgery Residency Statistics
  • Length of training: 5 years
    • Some programs include an additional 2 years of dedicated research (7-year programs)
  • Median salary: $334,000
  • Average work hours per week: 59.4 hours
  • Number of residency positions:
    • 1,023 categorical positions
    • 311 preliminary positions
  • Median number of programs applied to: 67
  • USMLE Step 1 first-attempt pass rate: 98.5%
  • Median USMLE Step 2 score: 250
  • Median research experiences: 4
  • Median abstracts/posters/publications: 7
  • Median volunteer experiences: 8
• Factors Considered for Residency Interviews
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • General surgery clerkship grades
  • Leadership experiences
  • Professionalism and ethical behavior
• Factors Considered for Residency Ranking
  • Interactions with faculty during interviews
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Interactions with residents
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • General surgery letters of recommendation
  • Leadership experiences
• Factors to Consider When Selecting Residency Programs
  • Geographic location
  • Program fit and compatibility
  • Program reputation
  • Academic medical center opportunities
  • Career paths of recent graduates
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Trauma and Surgical Critical Care
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Breast Surgical Oncology
  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
• UCR School of Medicine Alumni Match Information
  • UCR School of Medicine graduates have matched into general surgery residency programs including:
    • UCSF East Bay
    • Johns Hopkins
    • Baylor College of Medicine
    • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    • University of California Davis Medical Center
    • Riverside University Health System
• Career Advising Contact
  • Dr. Hanh Nguyen, MD
  • Associate Dean for Career Advising
  • Email: hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu

• What Is Internal Medicine?
  • Internal Medicine is the specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult patients across a wide range of medical conditions.
  • Internists provide care in multiple settings, including:
    • Outpatient clinics
    • Inpatient hospital settings
    • Internal medicine hospitalist roles
  • Internal medicine physicians may pursue fellowship training in a variety of adult medicine subspecialties.
• Internal Medicine Residency Statistics
  • Length of training: 3 years
  • Median salary: $261,000
  • Average work hours per week: 54.9 hours
  • Number of residency positions:
    • 3,521 categorical positions
    • 1,182 preliminary positions
  • Median number of programs applied to: 42
  • USMLE Step 1 first-attempt pass rate: 98.5%
  • Median USMLE Step 2 score: 250
  • Median research experiences: 3
  • Median abstracts/posters/publications: 6
  • Median volunteer experiences: 8
• Factors Considered for Residency Interviews
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation)
  • Class ranking or quartile
  • Core rotation grades
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
  • Previous USMLE attempts
• Factors Considered for Residency Ranking
  • Interactions with faculty during interviews
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Interactions with residents
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Feedback from current residents
  • MSPE evaluation
  • Evidence of ethics and professionalism
• Factors to Consider When Selecting Residency Programs
  • Geographic location
  • Program reputation
  • Program fit and compatibility
  • Academic medical center opportunities
  • Opportunities for future fellowship training
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Geriatrics
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • Rheumatology
  • Infectious Disease
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
• UCR School of Medicine Alumni Match Information
  • UCR School of Medicine graduates have matched into internal medicine residency programs including:
    • University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
    • Harbor–UCLA Medical Center
    • Olive View–UCLA Medical Center
    • University of California Irvine Medical Center
    • University of California Riverside School of Medicine
    • Riverside University Health System
    • Loma Linda University Medical Center
• Career Advising Contacts
  • Dr. Hanh Nguyen, MD
    • Associate Dean for Career Advising
    • Email: hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu
  • Dr. Paul Salama, MD, MPH
    • Program Director, UCR School of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency
    • Email: paul.salama1@medsch.ucr.edu

• What Is Neurology?
  • Neurology is the specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the nervous system, including:
    • Brain
    • Spinal cord
    • Peripheral nerves
  • Neurologists treat a wide range of conditions, including:
    • Headaches
    • Seizure disorders
    • Multiple sclerosis
    • Parkinson’s disease
    • Stroke
    • Dementia
  • Neurologists provide care in both:
    • Outpatient clinics
    • Inpatient hospital settings
• Neurology Residency Statistics
  • Length of training: 4 years
  • Median salary: $383,000
  • Average work hours per week: 53 hours
  • Number of residency positions: 503
  • Median number of programs applied to: 37
  • USMLE Step 1 first-attempt pass rate: 98.4%
  • Median USMLE Step 2 score: 246
  • Median research experiences: 4
  • Median abstracts/posters/publications: 6
  • Median volunteer experiences: 7
• Factors Considered for Residency Interviews
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
  • MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation)
  • Personal statement
  • Class ranking or quartile
  • Neurology rotation experience
  • Professionalism and ethics
• Factors Considered for Residency Ranking
  • Interactions with faculty
  • Interactions with house staff
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Feedback from residents
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
  • Commitment to neurology
• Factors to Consider When Selecting Residency Programs
  • Geographic location
  • Program fit and culture
  • Program reputation
  • Academic medical center opportunities
  • Quality of residents
  • Educational curriculum and training opportunities
  • Work-life balance
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Behavioral Neurology
  • Neurophysiology
  • Movement Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurogenetics
  • Neurocritical Care
  • Neuromuscular Medicine
  • Neuro-Oncology
  • Epilepsy and Neurophysiology
  • Vascular Neurology
  • Rehabilitation
  • Neuro-Interventional
• UCR School of Medicine Alumni Match Information
  • UCR School of Medicine graduates have matched into neurology residency programs including:
    • Riverside Community Hospital
• Career Advising Contact
  • Dr. Hanh Nguyen, MD
  • Associate Dean for Career Advising
  • Email: hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu

• What Is Neurosurgery?
  • Neurosurgery is the specialty focused on the medical and surgical management of conditions affecting the nervous system, including:
    • Brain
    • Spinal cord
    • Peripheral nerves
  • Neurosurgeons provide both nonsurgical and surgical care, including:
    • Open surgery
    • Minimally invasive procedures
    • Microsurgery
    • Radiosurgery
    • Endovascular surgery
    • Chronic pain interventional procedures
• Neurosurgery Residency Statistics
  • Length of training: 7 years
  • Median salary: $783,188
  • Number of residency positions: 196
  • Median number of programs applied to: 79
  • USMLE Step 1 first-attempt pass rate: 100%
  • Median USMLE Step 2 score: 253
  • Median research experiences: 5
  • Median abstracts/posters/publications: 21
  • Median volunteer experiences: 7
• Factors Considered for Residency Interviews
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Neurosurgery rotation experience
  • Research involvement and interest
  • Commitment to neurosurgery
  • Prior knowledge of the specialty
  • MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation)
• Factors Considered for Residency Ranking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
  • Feedback from residents
  • Interactions with faculty
  • Interactions with house staff
  • Interest in the program
  • Neurosurgery rotation experience
• Factors to Consider When Selecting Residency Programs
  • Geographic location
  • Program fit and compatibility
  • Program reputation
  • Academic medical center opportunities
  • Quality of residents
  • Educational curriculum and training opportunities
  • Work-life balance
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Interventional Neuroradiology
  • Neurocritical Care
  • Neurosurgery Spine
  • Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Oncology
• UCR School of Medicine Alumni Match Information
  • Updates will be added as alumni match information becomes available.
• Career Advising Contact
  • Dr. Hanh Nguyen, MD
  • Associate Dean for Career Advising
  • Email: hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu

• What Is Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)?
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology is the specialty focused on women’s health throughout different stages of life, including pregnancy, reproductive health, and gynecologic care.
  • Obstetrics focuses on medical and surgical care during:
    • Prenatal care
    • Pregnancy
    • Labor and delivery
    • Postpartum care
  • Gynecology focuses on the medical and surgical management of women’s reproductive health conditions.
• OB/GYN Residency Statistics
  • Length of training: 4 years
  • Median salary: $389,000
  • Average work hours per week: 53.9 hours
  • Number of residency positions: 1,098
  • Median number of programs applied to: 64
  • USMLE Step 1 first-attempt pass rate: 99.2%
  • Median USMLE Step 2 score: 249
  • Median research experiences: 4
  • Median abstracts/posters/publications: 6
  • Median volunteer experiences: 10
• Factors Considered for Residency Interviews
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Previous USMLE attempts
  • MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation)
  • Class ranking or quartile
  • Required clerkship grades
• Factors Considered for Residency Ranking
  • Feedback from residents
  • Interactions with faculty
  • Interactions with house staff
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Interest in the program
  • USMLE Step 2 score
• Factors to Consider When Selecting Residency Programs
  • Geographic location
  • Program fit and compatibility
  • Program reputation
  • Academic medical center opportunities
  • Quality of residents
  • Educational curriculum and training opportunities
  • Work-life balance
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Complex Family Planning
  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  • Urogynecology
• UCR School of Medicine Alumni Match Information
  • UCR School of Medicine graduates have matched into OB/GYN residency programs including:
    • University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
    • University of California San Francisco Medical Center
    • Harbor–UCLA Medical Center
    • University of California Davis Medical Center
    • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    • Loma Linda University Medical Center
• Career Advising Contact
  • Dr. Hanh Nguyen, MD
  • Associate Dean for Career Advising
  • Email: hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu

• What Is Ophthalmology?
  • Ophthalmology is the specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions affecting the eyes and vision.
  • Ophthalmologists are trained in both:
    • Medical management of eye conditions
    • Surgical management of eye conditions
  • Ophthalmologists provide care in:
    • Outpatient clinics
    • Inpatient clinical settings
• Ophthalmology Residency Statistics
  • Length of training: 4 years
  • Median salary: $361,967
  • Average work hours per week: 45.3 hours
  • Number of residency positions: 368
  • USMLE Step 1 first-attempt pass rate: 100%
  • Median USMLE Step 2 score: 254
  • Median research experiences: 4
  • Median abstracts/posters/publications: 10
  • Median volunteer experiences: 7
• Factors Considered for Residency Interviews
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation)
  • Class ranking or quartile
  • Core rotation grades
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
  • Previous USMLE attempts
• Factors Considered for Residency Ranking
  • Interactions with faculty during interviews
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Interactions with residents
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Feedback from current residents
  • MSPE evaluation
  • Evidence of ethics and professionalism
• Factors to Consider When Selecting Residency Programs
  • Geographic location
  • Program reputation
  • Program fit and compatibility
  • Academic medical center opportunities
  • Opportunities for future fellowship training
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Retina
  • Cornea, Refractive, and Anterior Segment Surgery
  • Glaucoma
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Oculoplastics
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology
• UCR School of Medicine Alumni Match Information
  • UCR School of Medicine graduates have matched into ophthalmology residency programs including:
    • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    • University of Arizona College of Medicine
    • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
• Career Advising Contact
  • Dr. Hanh Nguyen, MD
  • Associate Dean for Career Advising
  • Email: hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu

• What Is Orthopedic Surgery?
  • Orthopedic Surgery is the specialty focused on the medical and surgical management of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, including:
    • Bones
    • Joints
    • Muscles
    • Ligaments
    • Tendons
  • Orthopedic surgeons treat conditions related to:
    • Injuries and trauma
    • Degenerative conditions
    • Bone diseases, including bone cancer and osteoporosis
    • Congenital conditions
    • Infections
  • Orthopedic surgeons provide care in both:
    • Outpatient clinics
    • Inpatient hospital settings
• Orthopedic Surgery Residency Statistics
  • Length of training: 5 years
  • Median salary: $686,000
  • Number of residency positions: 675
  • Median number of programs applied to: 92
  • USMLE Step 1 first-attempt pass rate: 100%
  • Median USMLE Step 2 score: 257
  • Median research experiences: 5
  • Median abstracts/posters/publications: 13
  • Median volunteer experiences: 0
• Factors Considered for Residency Interviews
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
  • Orthopedic surgery rotation experience
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Class ranking or quartile
  • Required clerkship grades
  • Prior knowledge and interest in the specialty
• Factors Considered for Residency Ranking
  • Interactions with faculty
  • Feedback from residents
  • Interactions with house staff
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership qualities
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
  • Orthopedic surgery rotation experience
• Factors to Consider When Selecting Residency Programs
  • Geographic location
  • Program fit and compatibility
  • Program reputation
  • Academic medical center opportunities
  • Quality of residents
  • Educational curriculum and training opportunities
  • Work-life balance
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Adult Reconstructive Surgery
  • Lower Extremity Surgery
  • Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Oncology
  • Orthopedic Infectious Diseases
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
• UCR School of Medicine Alumni Match Information
  • UCR School of Medicine graduates have matched into orthopedic surgery residency programs including:
    • University of California Irvine Medical Center
    • University of Southern California Medical Center
    • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    • University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine
    • University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    • University of Arizona College of Medicine
• Career Advising Contact
  • Dr. Hanh Nguyen, MD
  • Associate Dean for Career Advising
  • Email: hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu

• What Is Otolaryngology (ENT / Head and Neck Surgery)?
  • Otolaryngology, also known as ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) or Head and Neck Surgery, is the specialty focused on the medical and surgical management of conditions affecting the head and neck.
  • Otolaryngologists treat conditions involving:
    • Ear
    • Nose and sinuses
    • Throat
    • Head and neck structures
  • Otolaryngologists provide care in both:
    • Outpatient clinics
    • Inpatient hospital settings
• Otolaryngology Residency Statistics
  • Length of training: 5 years
  • Median salary: $358,000
  • Average work hours per week: 52.4 hours
  • Number of residency positions: 306
  • Median number of programs applied to: 85
  • USMLE Step 1 first-attempt pass rate: 100%
  • Median USMLE Step 2 score: 257
  • Median research experiences: 7
  • Median abstracts/posters/publications: 15
  • Median volunteer experiences: 9
• Factors Considered for Residency Interviews
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
  • Otolaryngology rotation experience
  • Required clerkship grades
  • AOA membership
  • MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation)
  • Research involvement and interest
• Factors Considered for Residency Ranking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Interactions with faculty
  • Interactions with house staff
  • Feedback from residents
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
  • Commitment to the specialty
• Factors to Consider When Selecting Residency Programs
  • Geographic location
  • Program fit and compatibility
  • Program reputation
  • Academic medical center opportunities
  • Quality of residents
  • Educational curriculum and training opportunities
  • Work-life balance
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Head and Neck Oncology
  • Laryngology
  • Neurotology
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
  • Rhinology
  • Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• UCR School of Medicine Alumni Match Information
  • UCR School of Medicine graduates have matched into otolaryngology residency programs including:
    • Mayo Clinic School of Medicine – Arizona
• Career Advising Contact
  • Dr. Hanh Nguyen, MD
  • Associate Dean for Career Advising
  • Email: hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu

• What Is Pathology?
  • Pathology is the specialty focused on understanding the causes, effects, and nature of disease through laboratory medicine.
  • Pathologists analyze:
    • Tissues
    • Fluids
    • Other biological materials
  • Pathologists help diagnose diseases, monitor conditions, and guide treatment decisions.
• Pathology Residency Statistics
  • Length of training: 4 years
  • Median salary: $304,843
  • Average work hours per week: 48.2 hours
  • Number of residency positions: 222
  • Median number of programs applied to: 24
  • USMLE Step 1 first-attempt pass rate: 97.8%
  • Median USMLE Step 2 score: 246
  • Median research experiences: 3
  • Median abstracts/posters/publications: 6
  • Median volunteer experiences: 6
• Factors Considered for Residency Interviews
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
  • Pathology rotation experience
  • Required clerkship grades
  • AOA membership
  • MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation)
  • Research involvement and interest
• Factors Considered for Residency Ranking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Interactions with faculty
  • Interactions with house staff
  • Feedback from residents
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
  • Commitment to pathology
• Factors to Consider When Selecting Residency Programs
  • Geographic location
  • Program fit and compatibility
  • Program reputation
  • Academic medical center opportunities
  • Quality of residents
  • Educational curriculum and training opportunities
  • Work-life balance
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Cytopathology
  • Forensic Pathology
  • Hematopathology
  • Dermatopathology
  • Breast Pathology
  • Ophthalmic Pathology
  • Pediatric Pathology
  • Gastrointestinal Pathology
  • Molecular Genetic Pathology
  • Genitourinary Pathology
  • Gynecologic Pathology
  • Microbiology
  • Neuropathology
  • Renal Pathology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Transfusion Medicine
• UCR School of Medicine Alumni Match Information
  • UCR School of Medicine graduates have matched into pathology residency programs including:
    • Harbor–UCLA Medical Center
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• Career Advising Contact
  • Dr. Hanh Nguyen, MD
  • Associate Dean for Career Advising
  • Email: hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu

• What Is Pediatrics?
  • Pediatrics is the specialty focused on providing comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents under the age of 18.
  • Pediatricians provide care in:
    • Outpatient clinics
    • Inpatient hospital settings
  • Pediatricians support children’s health through preventive care, diagnosis, treatment, and management of medical conditions.
• Pediatrics Residency Statistics
  • Length of training: 3 years
  • Median salary: $244,000
  • Average work hours per week: 47 hours
  • Number of residency positions: 1,752
  • Median number of programs applied to: 31
  • USMLE Step 1 first-attempt pass rate: 97%
  • Median USMLE Step 2 score: 245
  • Median research experiences: 3
  • Median abstracts/posters/publications: 4
  • Median volunteer experiences: 9
• Factors Considered for Residency Interviews
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Previous USMLE attempts
  • MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation)
  • Required clerkship grades
  • Pediatrics rotation experience
• Factors Considered for Residency Ranking
  • Interactions with house staff
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Interactions with faculty
  • Feedback from residents
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
  • Pediatrics rotation experience
• Factors to Consider When Selecting Residency Programs
  • Geographic location
  • Program fit and compatibility
  • Program reputation
  • Academic medical center opportunities
  • Quality of residents
  • Educational curriculum and training opportunities
  • Work-life balance
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Urgent Care Medicine
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Medical Toxicology
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• UCR School of Medicine Alumni Match Information
  • UCR School of Medicine graduates have matched into pediatrics residency programs including:
    • University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
    • University of California San Francisco Medical Center
    • University of California Irvine Medical Center
    • University of California San Diego Medical Center
    • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
    • Children’s Hospital Oakland
• Career Advising Contact
  • Dr. Hanh Nguyen, MD
  • Associate Dean for Career Advising
  • Email: hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu

• What Is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)?
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry, is the specialty focused on restoring function and improving quality of life for patients affected by disability, injury, trauma, neurological conditions, and chronic disease.
  • Physiatrists care for patients with conditions including:
    • Chronic pain
    • Multiple sclerosis
    • Spinal cord injury
    • Stroke
    • Amputation
    • Neuromuscular disorders
  • PM&R physicians provide care in:
    • Inpatient rehabilitation units
    • Outpatient clinics
    • Acute rehabilitation settings
• PM&R Residency Statistics
  • Length of training: 4 years
  • Median salary: $285,097
  • Average work hours per week: 49.9 hours
  • Number of residency positions: 239
  • Median number of programs applied to: 52
  • USMLE Step 1 first-attempt pass rate: 99.2%
  • Median USMLE Step 2 score: 242
  • Median research experiences: 3
  • Median abstracts/posters/publications: 5
  • Median volunteer experiences: 9
• Factors Considered for Residency Interviews
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • PM&R rotation experience
  • MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation)
  • Commitment to the specialty
  • Personal statement
  • Class ranking or quartile
• Factors Considered for Residency Ranking
  • Interactions with faculty
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Interactions with house staff
  • Feedback from residents
  • Interest in the program
  • Leadership qualities
  • Specialty-specific letters of recommendation
• Factors to Consider When Selecting Residency Programs
  • Overall program fit
  • Interview day experience
  • Geographic location
  • Quality of residents
  • Program reputation
  • Program director quality
  • Faculty quality
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Brain Injury Medicine
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Neuromuscular Medicine
  • Pain Medicine
  • Pediatric Rehabilitation
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  • Cancer Rehabilitation
• UCR School of Medicine Alumni Match Information
  • UCR School of Medicine graduates have matched into PM&R residency programs including:
    • Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
    • University of California Irvine Medical Center
• Career Advising Contact
  • Dr. Hanh Nguyen, MD
  • Associate Dean for Career Advising
  • Email: hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu

Plastic Surgery

• What Is Plastic Surgery?
  • Specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of reconstructive and cosmetic conditions involving the skin, soft tissue, breast, face, and other areas affected by trauma, disease, or congenital conditions.
  • Plastic surgeons provide care in both outpatient and inpatient clinical settings.
• Specialty Statistics
  • Length of Training: 6 years
  • Median Salary: $587,225
  • Average Work Hours/Week: 52.2
  • Number of Residency Positions: 151
  • Median Programs Applied To: 75
  • USMLE Step 1 First Attempt Pass Rate: 100%
  • 50th Percentile USMLE Step 2 Score: 256
  • Median Research Experiences: 5
  • Median Abstracts/Posters/Publications: 22
  • Median Volunteer Experiences: 9
• Top Factors for Selecting Candidates for Interviews
  • Letter of recommendation in plastic surgery
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Rotation experience in the specialty department
  • Research involvement and interest
  • Commitment to plastic surgery
  • Prior knowledge of the specialty
  • MSPE/Dean’s Letter
• Top Factors for Ranking Applicants in the Match
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Letter of recommendation in plastic surgery
  • Feedback from residents
  • Interactions with faculty
  • Interactions with house staff
  • Perceived interest in the program
  • Rotation experience in the specialty department
• Top Factors for Selecting Residency Programs
  • Desired geographic location
  • Perceived program fit
  • Reputation of the program
  • Academic medical center environment
  • Quality of residents
  • Quality of educational curriculum and training
  • Work-life balance
• Where Have UCR School of Medicine Alumni Matched in Plastic Surgery?
  • Loma Linda University
  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Facial Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Surgery
  • Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Burn Surgery
• Career Advising Contact
  • Hanh Nguyen, MD
  • Associate Dean for Career Advising
  • hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu

Psychiatry

• What Is Psychiatry?
  • Psychiatry is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders.
  • Psychiatrists provide care in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient hospital units, and community mental health facilities.
• Specialty Statistics
  • Length of Training: 4 years
  • Median Salary: $261,000
  • Average Work Hours/Week: 46.5
  • Number of Residency Positions: 1,184
  • Median Programs Applied To: 56
  • USMLE Step 1 First Attempt Pass Rate: 96.4%
  • 50th Percentile USMLE Step 2 Score: 241
  • Median Research Experiences: 3
  • Median Abstracts/Posters/Publications: 4
  • Median Volunteer Experiences: 8
• Top Factors for Selecting Candidates for Interviews
  • Personal statement
  • Perceived commitment to psychiatry
  • MSPE/Dean’s Letter
  • USMLE Step 2 score
  • Psychiatry clerkship grades
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Personal knowledge of applicant or audition rotation experience
• Top Factors for Ranking Applicants in the Match
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Interactions with faculty during interviews
  • Feedback from residents
  • Perceived interest in the program
  • MSPE/Dean’s Letter
  • Personal statement
• Top Factors for Selecting Residency Programs
  • Desired geographic location
  • Perceived compatibility with the program
  • Reputation of the program
  • Work-life balance
  • Academic medical center environment
• Where Have UCR School of Medicine Alumni Matched in Psychiatry?
  • UC Riverside School of Medicine
  • Riverside University Health System
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
  • UCLA Medical Center
  • UC San Diego Medical Center
  • UC Irvine Medical Center
  • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
• Fellowship Opportunities
  • Addiction Psychiatry
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
• Career Advising Contacts
  • Hanh Nguyen, MD
    Associate Dean for Career Advising
    hanh.nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu
  • Peter Ureste, MD
    Program Director, UCR School of Medicine Psychiatry Residency
    peter.ureste@medsch.ucr.edu

Urology

What is Urology?

• Specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting:
  • Urinary tract system
  • Male reproductive organs
• Urologists provide both medical and surgical care.
• Common procedures include:
  • Cystectomy
  • Nephrectomy
  • Prostate biopsy
  • Prostatectomy (transurethral resection and radical)
  • Ureteral stent placement
• Urologists practice in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Statistics

• Length of Training: 5 years
• Median Salary: $496,000
• Average Work Hours per Week: 54.7
• Number of Positions: 310
• Median Programs Applied To: 81
• USMLE Step 1 Passing Rate (First Attempt): 100%
• 50th Percentile USMLE Step 2 Score: 253
• Median Research Experiences: 5
• Median Abstracts/Posters/Publications: 11
• Median Volunteer Experiences: 8

Top Factors for Selecting Candidates for Interviews

• USMLE Step 2 score
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Grades in general surgery clerkship
• Leadership qualities
• Evidence of professionalism and ethics

Top Factors for Ranking Applicants in the Match

• Interactions with faculty during interviews
• Interpersonal skills
• Interactions with residents
• USMLE Step 2 score
• Letters of recommendation in the specialty
• Leadership qualities

Top Factors for Selecting Residency Programs

• Desired geographic location
• Program fit and compatibility
• Program reputation
• Academic medical center setting
• Career paths of recent graduates

Where Have UCR School of Medicine Alumni Matched for Urology?

• Loma Linda University Medical Center
• St. Joseph’s Medical Center

Fellowship Opportunities

• Pediatric Urology
• Minimally Invasive Urology
• Urologic Oncology
• Male Infertility
• Female Pelvic Medicine and Urodynamics
• Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery
• Transplant Urology

Who Can I Reach Out To Learn More?

• Hanh Nguyen, MD
  Associate Dean for Career Advising
  hanh.Nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu

Vascular Surgery

What is Vascular Surgery?

• Specialty focused on the medical and surgical management of conditions affecting:
  • Blood vessels
  • Veins
  • Lymphatic structures
• Conditions treated include:
  • Aneurysms
  • Varicose veins
  • Thrombosis
  • Peripheral artery disease
  • Carotid artery disease
• Treatment approaches include:
  • Open surgery
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • Endovascular surgery

Statistics

• Length of Training: 5 years
• Median Salary: $516,694
• Number of Positions: 65
• Median Programs Applied To: 60
• USMLE Step 1 Passing Rate (First Attempt): 98.5%
• 50th Percentile USMLE Step 2 Score: 251
• Median Research Experiences: 5
• Median Abstracts/Posters/Publications: 11
• Median Volunteer Experiences: 7

Top Factors for Selecting Candidates for Interviews

• Letter of recommendation in the specialty
• Commitment to the specialty
• Interest in the program
• Personal prior knowledge of the applicant
• USMLE Step 2 score
• Rotation in the specialty department
• Awards in specialty clerkships

Top Factors for Ranking Applicants in the Match

• Interactions with faculty
• Interactions with house staff
• Interpersonal skills
• Letter of recommendation in the specialty
• Commitment to the specialty
• Rotation in the specialty department
• Perceived interest in the program

Top Factors for Selecting Residency Programs

• Desired geographic location
• Program fit and compatibility
• Program reputation
• Academic medical center setting
• Quality of residents
• Quality of educational curriculum and training
• Work-life balance

Where Have UCR School of Medicine Alumni Matched for Vascular Surgery?

• Loma Linda University Medical Center
• Albert Einstein Healthcare Network

Fellowship Opportunities

• Cardiothoracic Surgery

Who Can I Reach Out To Learn More?

• Hanh Nguyen, MD
  Associate Dean for Career Advising
  hanh.Nguyen@medsch.ucr.edu