UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1800521012
- Program director
- Adrienne Keener
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 7
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 555
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 13.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 3%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 555 applications and invited about 13.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 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 minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 7
- Interview rate
- 13.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates97%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs3%
Demographics
- Women64%
- Men36%
- White27%
- Asian45%
- Black or African American9%
- Hispanic or Latino9%
- Other9%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Adrienne Keener
- Program coordinator
- Steve Ortiz
- Coordinator phone
- (310) 825-6681
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
Reed Neurological Research Center 710 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90095 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 J-1 and 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?
About 3% of residents at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and 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 7 first-year Neurology positions, and 7 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 555 applications and interviewed about 13.2% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
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 Reed Neurological Research Center 710 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90095. 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 Adrienne Keener. The program coordinator, Steve Ortiz, is the usual contact for application questions.