Application Process For An Upper Level
Post-Graduate Position (PGY-II, III, IV, V)

If you are interested and/or have been asked to apply for an upper level Post-Graduate position (PGY-II, III, IV, V) please submit the following materials:

(Prior to submitting any materials you are to contact the residency coordinator via e-mail at mlampino@uci.edu or by calling the residency division at (714) 456-5512 by, February 15th to ask if any positions are available. At that time you will be notified of any possible and/or current openings.

NO APPLICATION MATERIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED and/or MAINTAINED IF YOU DO NOT INCLUDE THE DEPARTMENTAL PAPER APPLICATION THAT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU DIRECTLY UPON YOUR INITIAL PHONE INQUIRY.)

• A letter from your current Program Director stating your current standing
• Copy of USMLE Score Step III
• Copy of Orthopaedic In-Training Exam (OITE)
• Copy of California Medical Licensure (if pending, please send as soon as possible)
• Copy of Medical School Diploma with official school seal/stamp (must be sent directly from medical school all other copies are NOT acceptable)
• Copy of current training certificate(s) (BLS, CPR, ACLS)
• Copy of DEA certificate (if applicable)

If you have any questions regarding the residency program please contact the residency division at (714) 456-5512 or e-mail mlampino@uci.edu.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy*, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. The University also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities.

Inquiries regarding the University's student-related nondiscrimination policies may be directed to: Kirsten K. Quanbeck, Assistant Executive Vice Chancellor, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 4500 Berkeley Place, Irvine, CA 92697-1130, Phone (949) 824-5594, email: eod@uci.edu

*Pregnancy includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.

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Please visit our new Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center in Costa Mesa at:

1640 Newport Blvd., Suite 230
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-515-5210

www.sportsmedicine.uci.edu

Dr. Nitin Bhatia and Dr. Thay Lee were presented with the prestigious "Harold and Nancy Willingham Award for Outstanding Research Paper" at the meeting of the Western Orthopaedic Association this year. Drs. Bhatia and Lee presented their paper, entitled "Biomechanical Evaluation of Short-Segment Posterior Instrumentation with Crosslinks In An Unstable Human Burst Fracture Model".

The WOA, with more than 1,700 members, held it's 73rd annual meeting in Seattle, Washington.

Dr. Bhatia, an orthopaedic surgeon and Dr. Lee, a Ph.D Research Career Scientist/Biomedical Engineer, are on staff at University of California at Irvine.