Child Neurology Applicants

The UCSF Child Neurology Residency has three positions each year (2 categorical & 1 advanced). Prerequisites for UCSF Child Neurology Categorical programs include two years of general Pediatrics residency training. 

All applicants must be eligible for a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in California.
Applications to the Child Neurology Residency Program should be submitted through ERAS www.aamc.org/students/eras/start.htm and the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). For information about registering, please visit their website, www.nrmp.org, or call them at (866) 617-5834. UCSF applications or the Universal Application will not be accepted. Please note you must submit 3 applications to UCSF Child Neurology, UCSF Pediatric Categorical, Children’s Hospital Oakland Pediatrics Prelim. The programs then work together to coordinate application review. You should plan to include 3-4 letters of recommendation with your application from faculty who know you well and have worked with you. Your letters should ideally include at least one from a child neurology faculty member. If you are a Ph.D. student, it is recommended one of the letters be from your Ph.D. mentor.

If you are a graduate of a foreign medical school, you must take these additional steps:

Step 1: You must hold a current, valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). This is mandatory for an appointment at this institution as well as for licensure in the State of California. You will be required to contact them and arrange to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). After you pass the examination, including the English test, you will be granted an ECFMG certificate. Their address is: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates; 3624 Market St., 4th Floor; Philadelphia PA 19104-2685; USA.

Step 2: After you have received your ECFMG certificate, and before applying for clinical training at UCSF, you must contact the Medical Board of California. They require that you complete their application form and submit various documents and records along with a processing fee. Upon a successful review of your application credentials, your education, and your USMLE scores, the CMB will issue an "Applicant Evaluation Status Letter." This letter enables you to apply for training at UCSF. A copy of this letter must be submitted to the UCSF Child Neurology program director. Please write to Medical Board of California; 1426 Howe Ave; Sacramento CA 95825-3236; USA. Tel: 916-263-2499.

1. Minimum USMLE Scores – you must have a passing score
2. US Clinical Experience Requirements – you must have completed a minimum of 4 months of evaluated clinical experience in the US
3. Graduate Year Cutoff – you must have graduated from medical school within the last 5 years to be considered for an interview

ERAS 2021 Applicant Dates to remember:

ERAS 2021-2022 Applicant Dates
June 9, 2021 – MyERAS Web site opens to applicants
September 1, 2021 – Applicants may begin applying to ACGME accredited programs
September 29, 2021– MSPEs are released to residency programs
October 29, 2021– UCSF Applicant registration deadline

ERAS Web site: http://www.aamc.org/students/eras/

NRMP 2021-2022 Applicant Dates
September 15, 2021 – Applicant registration begins
January 31, 2022 – Applicant Standard Registration Deadline
March 2, 2022 – Rank order list certification deadline
March 18, 2022 – Match Day!

Applicants will be able to submit their rank lists for UCSF Child Neurology linked with both or either Pediatric program, in the order desired.

• For Categorical training (2 year of Peds time at SF and Child Neurology training at UCSF)

NRMP code: 1062185CO

• For Advanced training (2 years of Peds time at Oakland and Child Neurology training at UCSF)

NRMP code: 1062185AO and Oakland Peds Prelim/Child Neurology: 1939320P0

NRMP Website: http://www.nrmp.org/residency/main-residency-match/

Interviews

Once your application is complete and available to UCSF Child Neurology, it will be forwarded to the Child Neurology Residency Selection Committee members for review. Applicants who are considered to be strong candidates for the UCSF Child Neurology Residency will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview.

2022-2023 Interview Dates for UCSF Child Neurology Residency:

Wednesday and Thursday, November TBA

Wednesday and Thursday, December TBA

Wednesday and Thursday, January TBA

These dates were chosen so that the child neurology applicants can participate in a wide variety of activities that will provide a comprehensive look at our Child Neurology program and the collaborative Pediatric Programs. Applicants will receive information in packet and by video prior to their day and will then participate in zoom teaching, discussions with program directors and resident and interviews with selection committee members from 2 pediatrics programs, the adult neurology program and the child neurology program during this time. We are utilizing AAMC guidelines to optimize virtual interviews, including recommendations to maximize time with trainees, minimize fatigue and in particular minimize bias.

1. You do not need to put an application into the UCSF categorical program. You will need to put an application into the Oakland preliminary position but you can wait until you've been invited for an interview to do that.

2. Every candidate will interview will both San Francisco and Oakland Pediatric programs because there are opportunities for rotations and research at both sites during your child neurology experience. At the time you put in your rank list you can choose to put in either program or both in any order desired.