University of California (Irvine) Program

The Occupational Medicine Residency Program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) is a core teaching program within the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Established in 1976, the program has graduated over 85 physicians who are now leaders in corporate occupational medicine and public health practice across Southern California.

The program offers a rich training experience through collaborations with occupational medicine practitioners and other programs in the region. Residents benefit from the diverse training opportunities in locations such as Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.

The residency program at UCI is a two-year training experience divided into an academic phase and a practicum phase. It does not provide an initial clinical training year, so entering residents must have completed at least one year in an ACGME-accredited clinical residency program and meet the requirements from the Medical Board of California for licensure.

Applicants have the option to apply to a transitional year or preliminary residency program before the Occupational Medicine Residency. The program also considers physicians who have completed clinical training and obtained a Master's of Public Health degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.

The application deadline for the Occupational Medicine Residency Program at UCI is September 28th. Interviews take place virtually and span from October to December.

The program aims to prepare residents for the practice of occupational medicine across various settings. Residents gain knowledge in core sciences related to preventive medicine, toxicology, clinical care for occupational or environmental exposures, program management, and research skills. Graduates are well-prepared for the ABPM certification examination in preventive medicine-occupational medicine.

During the residency, residents engage in clinical case conferences, journal clubs, work-site visits, and elective courses, allowing for comprehensive training. The academic phase includes enrollment in the Master of Science program in Environmental Health Sciences, while the practicum phase involves field-site rotations providing hands-on experience.

Residents also participate in core training activities like clinical case conferences, journal clubs, and worksite visits to build essential skills in occupational medicine practice. The program’s structure integrates training activities in occupational medicine clinical practices and core residency activities, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.

Overall, the UCI Occupational Medicine Residency Program offers a robust curriculum, diverse training experiences, and a comprehensive approach to preparing residents for a career in occupational medicine.