University of California Davis Health Program
Child neurologyUniversity-based
Sacramento, CA(Sacramento, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#75
Specialty Rank
$88,373
PGY1 Salary
#75
Child neurology Ranking
6th Percentile
Top 94% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1850500001
- NRMP Code:
- 1046185C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 10.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 65
- Female Faculty:
- 50.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UC Davis Child Neurology uniquely serves children from a wide array of backgrounds in the Sacramento region, including urban, suburban and rural areas. Our residents see a balance of both common and unusual presentations, preparing them for community or subspeciality practice. Faculty have a range of subspecialty expertise, including renowned research mentors for those interested in exploring focused interests during training. Our flexibility allows training to prepare for tailored career goals.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$88,373
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$88,373
PGY-3
$91,560
PGY-4
$94,996
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 118(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $914K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $63K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 40.9%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 154K
- Median Age
- 53 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.52
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
68°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
78%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
21.06
Gas (per gallon)
$5.62
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1850500001
- NRMP Code:
- 1046185C0
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Courtney Wusthoff
- Email:
- knpierce@ucdavis.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1046185C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of California Davis Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of California Davis Health
- Contact Person:
- Kristine Pierce
- Contact Email:
- knpierce@ucdavis.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
Rankings & Reputation
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