University of California (Irvine) Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Orange, CA(Orange, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#65
Specialty Rank
$85,734
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#65
Neurological surgery Ranking
46th Percentile
Top 54% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1600512127
- NRMP Code:
- 1043160C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 24
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 10%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Diverse subspecialty training. Residents have opportunity to attend annual society meetings. Hands on lab experience. Board preparation lectures held monthly.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$85,734
PGY-1
$88,227
PGY-2
$91,279
PGY-3
$94,467
PGY-4
$97,903
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
- 114(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $842K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.8K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $79K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 38.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 332K
- Median Age
- 39 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16999999999999998
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
64°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
27"
Humidity
64%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.23
Restaurant Meal
16.92
Gas (per gallon)
$4.51
Gym Membership
42
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1600512127
- NRMP Code:
- 1043160C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 24
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kiarash J Golshani
- Email:
- kgolshan@hs.uci.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 11/20/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/4/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1043160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of California (Irvine)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of California (Irvine)
- Contact Person:
- Leslie Weterrings
- Contact Email:
- lweterri@hs.uci.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:1PGY-3:2PGY-4:1PGY-5:1PGY-6:2PGY-7:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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