Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
UCLA Neurosurgery is a nationally recognized, premier residency training program for talented individuals with a passion for clinical and surgical excellence, innovation through research, and the betterment of our patients and communities. We aim to educate and foster the next generation of neurosurgical leaders. Our trainees operate at 5 clinical sites with exposure to various health systems, diverse patient populations, and the full breath of neurosurgical pathologies.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1956160C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
47
Required letters of recommendation
4
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
56
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
288
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1600521010
Beeper or Home Call
4
48
30
3
48
48
Program Director
First Name
Geoffrey
Middle Name
Philip
Last Name
Colby
Degrees
MD, PhD, PhD
Address
David Geffen Sch of Med at UCLA
562 Wasserman
300 Stein Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095-6901
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.44463 34.065259)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Colleen
Last Name
Bruton
Degrees
BS
Address
David Geffen Sch of Med at UCLA
465 Wasserman
300 Stein Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095-6901
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.44463 34.065259)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
95.20
% IMG
4.80
% DO
0.00
% Female
31.70
% Male
68.30
Total Physician
21
Total Non Physician
7
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
9.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 6 | 1 | |
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $89,261 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $91,754 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $94,809 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $97,997 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $101,434 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $104,683 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 7 | $107,695 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
21
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
Moving allowance
Housing stipend
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
June Start Date
24
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://medschool.ucla.edu/ucla-gme-leave-policy