University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Diego, CA(San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA Metro)
24
Positions
$86,819
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1800521014
- NRMP Code:
- 1049180C2
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- 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:
- 2.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 56
- Female Faculty:
- 39.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$86,819
PGY-1
$89,311
PGY-2
$92,363
PGY-3
$95,549
PGY-4
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
- 105(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $1.0M
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $57K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 45.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.25
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
55°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
14.94
Gas (per gallon)
$3.98
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1800521014
- NRMP Code:
- 1049180C2
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Leena Raj Kansal
- Email:
- lkansal@health.ucsd.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 10/3/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/23/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 23
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1049180C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Maria Miller
- Contact Email:
- neuroresidency@health.ucsd.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
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
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 6th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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