Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UCSF Neurosurgery Residency Program is a prestigious, seven-year training program designed for aspiring academic neurosurgeons. Established in 1934, it offers comprehensive exposure across all neurosurgical subspecialties, focusing on cutting-edge research and clinical practices. Residents benefit from a high volume of diverse cases, rotations at various esteemed medical institutions, and strong support for academic careers, with an impressive record of graduate placement in academia.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The UCSF Neurosurgery Residency Program does not explicitly mention its IMG friendliness in the provided text. However, it is a well-established and competitive program in the U.S., which often implies that they may accept IMGs, especially given the rigorous nature of their training and the high percentage of graduating residents pursuing academic positions. More information regarding their acceptance of ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship details would need to be verified directly through the program administration.
Categorical Positions
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Categorical Positions (detail)
The UCSF Neurosurgery Residency Program is a seven-year program that accepts residents each year; specific categorical positions not detailed, no information on prelim residents, rural or otherwise mentioned.
Program Website
Address
UCSF Medical Center, 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
Program Director
Philip Theodosopoulos, MD
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Current Residents
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residency training at UCSF has shifted to provide immersion into various subspecialties including Cerebrovascular Disorders, Brain Tumors, Epilepsy, Neurotrauma & Neurocritical Care, Movement Disorders, Pediatric Neurological Disorders, Peripheral Nerve & Pain, Radiosurgery, and Spinal disorders.
Application
To apply for the UCSF Neurosurgery Residency Program, applicants should refer to the 'How to Apply' section on the program's website. Specific information regarding deadlines and requirements can typically be found there, along with details about the application process, interview dates, and any additional materials or prerequisites that are necessary.
# of Locations
Residents will work at UCSF Medical Center, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco, and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland.
Fellowship
The residency program is noted for advancing academic neurosurgeons, and over 74% of graduating residents go on to academic neurosurgery. Exact fellowship opportunities aren’t detailed in the provided text, but given the program's emphasis on academic training, residents likely have access to numerous fellowship options in subspecialties of neurosurgery post-graduation.
Resident Life
Overview
The UCSF Neurosurgery Residency Program is committed to training the next generation of academic neurosurgeons who will continue to advance the field. It has grown into a seven-year, innovative program that ensures a thorough immersion in every sub-specialty of neurosurgery and focuses on teaching cutting-edge practices in both research and clinical medicine.
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# of Years of Program
7
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