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University of California Davis Health Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1600511006
Program director
Allan Martin
Location
Sacramento, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
268
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 268 applications and invited about 13.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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 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: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed5%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed4%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
13.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White53%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander7%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Allan Martin
Program coordinator
Staci Leitner
Coordinator phone
(916) 734-3071
Program phone
(916) 628-6734
Sponsoring institution
University of California Davis Health

4860 Y Street Suite 3740 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 7% of residents at University of California Davis Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% 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 Neurological Surgery 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 268 applications and interviewed about 13.8% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of California Davis Health Program?

Applicants who sent University of California Davis Health Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is University of California Davis Health Program located?

University of California Davis Health Program is located at 4860 Y Street Suite 3740 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 Allan Martin. The program coordinator, Staci Leitner, is the usual contact for application questions.

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