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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

Jeffrey Joseph Gold
Program Director

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

0

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

City & State
La Jolla, CA
Metropolitan Area
Jolla, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

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

Nominal Salary
$92,363
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$87,965
Value Rating
Average
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
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

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-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

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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