Adult Neurology Residency
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How to Apply
Applicants must complete an approved program of medical training, receive an MD or equivalent degree, and complete a year of PGY 1 training before starting their neurology residency training.
The PGY 1 Year:
Finally, applicants must obtain a California license to practice medicine during their PGY 2 year at UC San Diego.
Applications will be accepted until November 1, although many of our interview slots are filled before that date.
We select six PGY 2 residents through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) each year. We receive about 350 completed applications and select approximately 80 applicants to interview. The interview process involves meeting with the department chair, the director of the residency training program, several other neurology faculty members, and a senior neurology resident.
Additional training in internal medicine, and research experience and accomplishments is beneficial but not required.
You must apply through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). You will be required to submit a completed ERAS application form, which will include:
International medical graduates must have ECFMG certification and a Medical Board of California Post-Graduate Training Authorization Letter (PTAL), preferably when your application is submitted, but no later than your interview.
Note: we accept J-1 visas only for residency training.