UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
21
Positions
#18
Specialty Rank
$89,261
PGY1 Salary
4.8%
IMG %
#18
Neurological surgery Ranking
86th Percentile
Top 14% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1600521010
- NRMP Code:
- 1956160C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 56
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 9.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UCLA Neurosurgery is a nationally recognized, premier residency training program for talented individuals with a passion for clinical and surgical excellence, innovation through research, and the betterment of our patients and communities. We aim to educate and foster the next generation of neurosurgical leaders. Our trainees operate at 5 clinical sites with exposure to various health systems, diverse patient populations, and the full breath of neurosurgical pathologies.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$89,261
PGY-1
$91,754
PGY-2
$94,809
PGY-3
$97,997
PGY-4
$101,434
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 117(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $870K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 38.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.49
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
67°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
39"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
17.64
Gas (per gallon)
$4.70
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1600521010
- NRMP Code:
- 1956160C0
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Geoffrey Philip Colby
- Email:
- gcolby@mednet.ucla.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/2/2026 - 1/20/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
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:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 24
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1956160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Colleen Bruton
- Contact Email:
- cbruton@mednet.ucla.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3PGY-6:3PGY-7:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 288
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 4.8%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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