University of California Davis Health Program
About This Program
UC Davis Child Neurology uniquely serves children from a wide array of backgrounds in the Sacramento region, including urban, suburban and rural areas. Our residents see a balance of both common and unusual presentations, preparing them for community or subspeciality practice. Faculty have a range of subspecialty expertise, including renowned research mentors for those interested in exploring focused interests during training. Our flexibility allows training to prepare for tailored career goals.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Courtney Wusthoff, MD
University of California Davis
Primary Program Contact
Kristine Pierce, MD
UC Davis Med Ctr
Locations
University of California Davis
Child Neurology
4860 Y St Ste 3700
Sacramento, CA 95817-2307
2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 22, 2025 - Dec 3, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-3 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 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.