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University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Child Neurology residency program in La Jolla, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center.

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About University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1850521020
Program director
Jeffrey Gold
Location
La Jolla, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
138
Latest cycle
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in La Jolla, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 138 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates70%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women80%
  • Men20%
  • White50%
  • Asian50%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Jeffrey Gold
Program coordinator
Lurenette Griffin
Coordinator phone
(858) 966-6449
Program phone
(858) 966-5819
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

9500 Gilman Drive Department of Neurosciences 0935 La Jolla, CA 92093-0935 Open in Google Maps

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California (San Diego) Medical Center 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 (San Diego) Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 10% of residents at University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. 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 (San Diego) Medical Center Program offer?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California (San Diego) Medical Center 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 (San Diego) Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program located?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is located at 9500 Gilman Drive Department of Neurosciences 0935 La Jolla, CA 92093-0935. Its sponsoring institution is University of California (San Diego) Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program?

The program director is Jeffrey Gold. The program coordinator, Lurenette Griffin, is the usual contact for application questions.