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University of California Davis Health Program

Child Neurology residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health.

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About University of California Davis Health Program

ACGME code
1850500001
Program director
Courtney Wusthoff
Location
Sacramento, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
116
Latest cycle
Interview rate
50.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California Davis Health Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 116 applications and invited about 50.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Child Neurology programs, which interview about 33.7% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
50.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates63%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Contact and location

Program director
Courtney Wusthoff
Program coordinator
Veronica Munoz
Coordinator phone
(805) 448-6271
Program phone
(916) 734-6552
Sponsoring institution
University of California Davis Health

4860 Y Street Suite 3700 Sacramento, CA 95817 Open in Google Maps

University of California Davis Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California Davis Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California Davis Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of California Davis Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at University of California Davis Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Child Neurology program has 17.8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of California Davis Health Program offer?

University of California Davis Health Program offers 2 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California Davis Health Program?

University of California Davis Health Program received 116 applications and interviewed about 50.9% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California Davis Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of California Davis Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is University of California Davis Health Program located?

University of California Davis Health Program is located at 4860 Y Street Suite 3700 Sacramento, CA 95817. Its sponsoring institution is University of California Davis Health.

Who is the program director of University of California Davis Health Program?

The program director is Courtney Wusthoff. The program coordinator, Veronica Munoz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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