NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of California (San Francisco) Program

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
1800521016
Program director
Vanja Douglas
Location
San Francisco, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
574
Latest cycle
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of California (San Francisco) Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 574 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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
12
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White57%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Vanja Douglas
Program coordinator
Vicky Tateo
Coordinator phone
(415) 476-3891
Program phone
(415) 514-1575
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine

505 Parnassus Ave, Room M-798, Box 0114 San Francisco, CA 94143 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 and H-1B 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?

About 4% of residents at University of California (San Francisco) 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 University of California (San Francisco) Program offer?

University of California (San Francisco) Program offers 12 first-year Neurology positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at University of California (San Francisco) Program?

Applicants who sent University of California (San Francisco) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of California (San Francisco) Program located?

University of California (San Francisco) Program is located at 505 Parnassus Ave, Room M-798, Box 0114 San Francisco, CA 94143. 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 Vanja Douglas. The program coordinator, Vicky Tateo, is the usual contact for application questions.

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