University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
La Jolla, CA(Jolla, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#23
Specialty Rank
$92,363
PGY1 Salary
10.0%
IMG %
#23
Child neurology Ranking
72nd Percentile
Top 28% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1850521020
- NRMP Code:
- 1049185C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 24
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 73.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 45%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We have a 5 year categorical program where the incoming residents do 2 years Pediatrics and 3 year Child Neurology. When residents apply, they apply under the Child Neurology Program. Pediatrics is PGY 1 & 2, Child Neurology PGY 3, 4, 5. The Child Neurology Training Program at UC San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital provides world-class and scientific education to residents with a passion for state-of-the-art, patient centered, compassionate care in one of the world's diverse communities.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Part-time/shared schedule positions
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$92,363
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$92,363
PGY-3
$95,549
PGY-4
$98,984
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 105(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $1.0M
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $57K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 42.9%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.25
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
55°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
14.94
Gas (per gallon)
$3.98
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1850521020
- NRMP Code:
- 1049185C0
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 24
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jeffrey Joseph Gold
- Email:
- lgriffin@rchsd.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 12/4/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/4/2026 - 12/17/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 190
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1049185C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Rady Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Rady Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Lurenette Griffin
- Contact Email:
- lgriffin@health.ucsd.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
- Paid Leave Days:
- 28
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 10.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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