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University of California Davis Health Program

Neurology 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
1800512008
Program director
Alexandra Duffy
Location
Sacramento, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
555
Latest cycle
Interview rate
27.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California Davis Health Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 555 applications and invited about 27.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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

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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: interviewed17%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed47%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed6%
Positions offered
10
Interview rate
27.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White34%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Alexandra Duffy
Program coordinator
Karla Lindstrom
Coordinator phone
(916) 734-6282
Program phone
(916) 734-3514
Sponsoring institution
University of California Davis Health

Department of Neurology 4860 Y Street, Suite 3700 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 6% of residents at University of California Davis Health 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 visas.

How many residency positions does University of California Davis Health Program offer?

University of California Davis Health Program offers 10 first-year Neurology positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California Davis Health Program?

University of California Davis Health Program received 555 applications and interviewed about 27.4% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 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.

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 17%.

Where is University of California Davis Health Program located?

University of California Davis Health Program is located at Department of Neurology 4860 Y Street, Suite 3700 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 Alexandra Duffy. The program coordinator, Karla Lindstrom, is the usual contact for application questions.

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