NEUROLOGY

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

San Diego, California

ACGME ID1800521014
Program Code1049180C2
NRMP Code1049180C2

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Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

6

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

80

Application Deadline

October 3, 2025

Year 1 Seats

6

Interviews Last Year

80
67%

Interview Ratio

13.3

% US MD

100

% IMG

0
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaNo
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

No

F-1 Visa

No

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Interviews Last Year

80

Interview to Seat Ratio

13.3

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$86,819
PGY-2
$89,311
PGY-3
$92,363

Highlights

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Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

6

Year 2 Size

6

Year 3 Size

6

Application Deadline

October 3, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

No

Total Positions

24

Accredited Length

4

Faculty:Resident Ratio

2.3

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

60

Contact Details

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Contact Person

Contact Email

Program Director

Director Phone

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

University-based

Program Code

1049180C2

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

6

Year 2 Program Size

6

Year 3 Program Size

6

% IMG Residents

0 %

% US MD Residents

100 %

% DO Residents

0 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

4 yrs

Total Positions

24

Total Physician Faculty

56

Faculty:Resident Ratio

2.3

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

No

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

86819

Year 2 Compensation

89311

Year 3 Compensation

92363

PGY-1 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

20 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

60 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

24 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1

Medical Insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Application Deadline

October 3, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

80

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

NRMP Codes

1049180C2

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-24 to 2026-01-30

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-23 to 2027-01-29

Start Dates

June

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

Yes

Contact Person

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Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

Director Degrees

Program Director Contact Number

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Web Address

Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

Sponsor Institution

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

Primary Institution

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

Participant Institutions

Rady Children's Hospital | VA San Diego Healthcare System | Kaiser Foundation Hospital (San Diego) | Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

Annual Hospital Admissions

34311

Annual ED Visits

77962

Program Offerings

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Additional Benefits

Housing stipendOn-call meal allowance

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

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