University of California Davis Health Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Sacramento, CA(Sacramento, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
#55
Specialty Rank
$82,826
PGY1 Salary
7.1%
IMG %
#55
Neurological surgery Ranking
54th Percentile
Top 46% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1600511006
- NRMP Code:
- 1046160C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 31.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UC Davis Neurological Surgery Residency Program is unique in offering: - - High surgical volume: graduate case logs above national average for past 5 years - - Diverse surgical experience: strong across all subspecialties - - Close faculty involvement: regularly 1-on-1 with faculty, safe transition to independence - - Advanced technology: robotics, AR, LITT, SEEG, BCI, MIS - - Protected research time: throughout PGY 1-3 with option to complete Research Stream (1-2 years full-time) and R25 NI
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$82,826
PGY-1
$85,320
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:Available, Not 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
- 43.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- 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:
- 1600511006
- NRMP Code:
- 1046160C0
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Allan Martin
- Email:
- armartin@ucdavis.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/11/2026 - 9/25/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 25
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1046160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of California Davis Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of California Davis Health
- Contact Person:
- Staci Leitner
- Contact Email:
- sleitner@ucdavis.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2PGY-6:2PGY-7:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 7.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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