Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors H-1B

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center.

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About UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1600521010
Program director
Geoffrey Colby
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
279
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
H-1B
For residents

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 279 applications and invited about 18.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors H-1B visas.

Residents work about 56 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
18.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White52%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Geoffrey Colby
Program coordinator
Colleen Bruton
Coordinator phone
(310) 794-7362
Program phone
(310) 905-4541
Sponsoring institution
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center

300 Stein Plaza Suite 562 Los Angeles, CA 90095-6901 Open in Google Maps

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program sponsors H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program offer?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program received 279 applications and interviewed about 18.3% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA 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 UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program located?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program is located at 300 Stein Plaza Suite 562 Los Angeles, CA 90095-6901. Its sponsoring institution is UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center.

Who is the program director of UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program?

The program director is Geoffrey Colby. The program coordinator, Colleen Bruton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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