University of California Davis Health
The University of California Davis Health Child Neurology residency in Sacramento, CA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
UC Davis offers a combined 5-year Pediatrics/Child Neurology program: two years of pediatrics (4+2 X+Y schedule) then three years (PGY-3 to PGY-5) with 12 months adult neurology and 24 months child neurology. Faculty expertise spans epilepsy, neuroimmunology/demyelinating disease, headache, neurogenetics, leukodystrophy, sleep and neonatal neurology, with collaboration across neurosurgery, neuroradiology, psychiatry and genetics. Fall 2026 interviews for two residents starting July 2027.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Ask about the 24 child neurology months: consult service and pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit, at least 5 months of clinics (general, neuromuscular, epilepsy, neuroimmunology) and at least 4 months of electives (neonatal neurology, genomic medicine, neuro-oncology, neuro-ophthalmology).
- Program director's focus is neonatal neurology and EEG in critically ill infants; the chair is a pediatric epileptologist - align epilepsy/neonatal interests.
- Call model: adult neurology night float; child neurology home call never more than every fourth night.
- Protected didactics: weekly adult neurology half-day, 45 min child neurology lectures, monthly resident-led conference, plus clinical genomics and pediatric neuroradiology conferences.
- Weekly continuity clinic PGY-3 to PGY-5; 12 months of adult neurology includes vascular, neuromuscular, movement and neuroimmunology exposure.
- Pediatrics years use a 4+2 schedule with a minimum of 36 half-day continuity clinics and senior supervisory roles in PGY-2.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $91,367.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $94,117.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $97,486.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $101,002.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $104,792.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $108,377.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $111,703.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $117,140.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-9 | 2026-2027 | $121,479.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-10 | 2026-2027 | $125,974.00UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 11, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Program page (verified, 2026-10-27): Found on the institution website; the page names the institution and this specialty. Source 1
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-11): Official institution-wide resident schedule for academic year 2026–2027. UC Davis rate effective September 1, 2026; subject to bargaining. Excludes US military employees and separately paid allowances. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Courtney Wusthoff, MD, MS
- Program coordinator
- Kristine Pierce
- Address
- UC Davis Department of Neurology, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3700, Sacramento, CA 95817
- Phone
- 916-734-6552
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of California Davis Health Child Neurology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of California Davis Health Child Neurology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years (2 pediatrics + 3 neurology). Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of California Davis Health Child Neurology residency offer?
The directory records 2 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of California Davis Health Child Neurology residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.