University of California Davis Health Program
About This Program
The UC Davis Neurological Surgery Residency Program is unique in offering:-- High surgical volume: graduate case logs above national average for past 5 years-- Diverse surgical experience: strong across all subspecialties-- Close faculty involvement: regularly 1-on-1 with faculty, safe transition to independence-- Advanced technology: robotics, AR, LITT, SEEG, BCI, MIS-- Protected research time: throughout PGY 1-3 with option to complete Research Stream (1-2 years full-time) and R25 NIH Award
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Allan Martin, PhD, MD, MD
University of California Davis
Primary Program Contact
Staci Leitner
UC Davis Health System
Locations
University of California Davis
Neurological Surgery
4860 Y St Ste 3740
Sacramento, CA 95817-2307
2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
2025 Morse Ave
Sacramento, CA 95825-1084
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.