Neurological Surgery Residency Program

1. Applicants must have a medical degree from an eligible medical school and meet the institution’s residency appointment requirements.
2. Applicants must submit their application and supporting documents through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
3. Applicants should provide all required application materials according to the program’s instructions.
4. International medical graduates must meet applicable eligibility and visa requirements for residency training in the United States.
5. Applicants must meet applicable health and vaccination requirements before participating in direct patient care.
6. Applicants should be prepared for the program’s seven-year training structure, including internship, clinical neurosurgery rotations, and research or elective training.

The Neurological Surgery Residency Program at the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego), School of Medicine, provides comprehensive postgraduate training in the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and management of disorders affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. The seven-year residency program combines clinical rotations, operative experience, research opportunities, and multidisciplinary training to help residents develop the knowledge and technical skills required for independent neurosurgical practice. Training includes exposure to complex neurosurgical conditions, neurocritical care, spinal disorders, neurovascular surgery, and other specialized areas of neurological surgery. The University of California San Diego is a public research university located in San Diego, California, recognized for its contributions to scientific discovery and higher education. Its School of Medicine emphasizes clinical excellence, evidence-based medicine, and research-driven learning. Through its teaching hospitals and collaborative clinical environment, the institution supports the development of skilled physicians committed to advancing patient care and neurosurgical practice.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit all required application documents according to the program’s guidelines.
3. Meet the application deadline specified on the official program website.
4. Attend an interview if invited by the residency selection committee.
5. Register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and submit the rank order list.
6. Check the match results and, if matched, complete the required credentialing, health screening, and onboarding procedures.