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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program

NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
15
Positions
$92,062
PGY1 Salary
13.3%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1800521165
NRMP Code:
1030180A0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
110

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
2.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
42
Non-Physician Staff:
11
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
55%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

More details available at: www.cedars-sinai.edu/NeurologyResidency

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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

0

Salary Progression

$92,062
PGY-1
$92,062
PGY-2
$95,803
PGY-3
$99,131
PGY-4
0

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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Los Angeles, CA
Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

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
37.4%

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

Nominal Salary
$92,062
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$78,685
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1800521165
NRMP Code:
1030180A0
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
110
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Konrad Schlick
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2025 - 11/1/2025
Interview Period:
11/7/2025 - 12/19/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

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:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1030180A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Contact Person:
Diana Merritt

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
13.3%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
24th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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