University of California (San Francisco) Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Francisco, CA(San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#2
Specialty Rank
$92,284
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#2
Neurological surgery Ranking
99th Percentile
Top 1% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1600521011
- NRMP Code:
- 1062160C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 41
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 16
- Female Faculty:
- 22%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Visit our website for additional program information: https://neurosurgery.ucsf.edu/
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
50 weeks
Salary Progression
$92,284
PGY-1
$94,777
PGY-2
$97,289
PGY-3
$101,017
PGY-4
$104,453
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
- 120(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $763K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $82K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 32.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 25 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.49
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
50°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
39"
Humidity
50%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.59
Restaurant Meal
18.36
Gas (per gallon)
$4.90
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1600521011
- NRMP Code:
- 1062160C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Philip V Theo
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 9/21/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2025 - 1/22/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 192
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
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 21
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1062160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UCSF and Mount Zion Medical Centers
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UCSF and Mount Zion Medical Centers
- Contact Person:
- Ivy Tom
- Contact Email:
- ivy.tom@ucsf.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:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 32
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- 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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