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University of California (San Francisco) Program

Child Neurology residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine.

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About University of California (San Francisco) Program

ACGME code
1850521069
Program director
Audrey Foster-Barber
Location
San Francisco, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
134
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 134 applications and invited about 26.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Child Neurology programs, which interview about 33.7% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Child Neurology program has 17.8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and research tracks.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
26.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%

Contact and location

Program director
Audrey Foster-Barber
Program coordinator
Helena Khim
Coordinator phone
(415) 476-9202
Program phone
(415) 353-4149
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine

500 Parnassus Avenue, M798 San Francisco, CA 94143-0114 Open in Google Maps

University of California (San Francisco) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California (San Francisco) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California (San Francisco) 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 Francisco) Program IMG-friendly?

University of California (San Francisco) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. 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 Francisco) Program offer?

University of California (San Francisco) Program offers 2 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California (San Francisco) Program?

University of California (San Francisco) Program received 134 applications and interviewed about 26.9% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California (San Francisco) 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 Francisco) 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 (San Francisco) Program located?

University of California (San Francisco) Program is located at 500 Parnassus Avenue, M798 San Francisco, CA 94143-0114. Its sponsoring institution is University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of California (San Francisco) Program?

The program director is Audrey Foster-Barber. The program coordinator, Helena Khim, is the usual contact for application questions.

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