University of California (San Francisco) Program
About This Program
The UCSF Child Neurology program provides an excellent clinical learning experience, with high value mentorship and opportunities to do academic work in clinical or bench research, global health, education, health equity and master clinician tracks. We have strong collaborations with our Pediatrics programs in SF and Oakland, and our Adult Neurology program which allows us to customize clinical experiences for our trainees.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Audrey Elizabeth Foster-Barber, MD, PhD, PhD
Benioff Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Helena Khim
UCSF Med Ctr
Locations
Benioff Children's Hosp
Mission Hall Fl 5
550 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94143-0137
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0474
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0296
4150 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121-1598
1001 Potrero Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110
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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Sep 3, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 3, 2025 - Jan 7, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2026 - Jan 11, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-3 through PGY-5
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.