University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
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Program details could not be read automatically, so none are shown. The sections below are general guidance for applying to a Neurological Surgery residency; confirm every detail on the program’s official website.
About Neurological Surgery residency training
Neurological Surgery residency training typically lasts 7 years.
Among the longest residencies; most applicants have substantial neurosurgery exposure and research before applying.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- The application route for this program has not been confirmed in this directory. Check the official program page first.
- Ask the program coordinator whether it uses ERAS, the NRMP, another match, or direct applications.
- Register for whichever service the program names before its deadline.
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 a Neurological Surgery residency?
Find the program’s official website, which states its application route, deadlines and required documents, and confirm with the program coordinator whether it uses ERAS, a national match or direct applications.
How long is Neurological Surgery residency training?
Neurological Surgery residency training typically lasts 7 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Neurological Surgery residency offer?
Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Neurological Surgery residency pay?
Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.