How to Apply | Neurological Surgery Residency | UC Davis Health

Residency Application Procedure

All applicants must be registered with the National Residency Matching Program.
Applications are accepted for July 1, 2027.

The deadline for acceptance of application materials is established through the National Residency Matching Program, but it is advisable that all application packets be completed by September 23. Incomplete applications will not be considered for final selection. 

The following materials are required for your application to be considered:

• The ERAS 2027 MyERAS application
• Personal Statement/Curriculum Vitae
• Three Current Letters of Evaluation per SNS Guidelines
• Medical school transcript
• Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• Copy of test scores (USMLE, NBE, FLEX, etc.)

Additional Application Information

All applicants must be registered with the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).

The deadline for acceptance of application materials is established through the National Residency Matching Program.

All interviews are arranged by department invitation only; those selected for an interview will be notified by e-mail. Due to the large volume of applicants to our program, we only notify those applicants who will be invited for interview. We encourage you to contact the department at any time to review the status of your file.

Residency Application Timeline

Timeline for the ERAS 2027 Cycle: 

See Visa Sponsorship and International Medical Graduate Information for detailed explanation. We DO NOT sponsor H1B visas. 

In-Person Interview Dates

December 1, 2026 and December 8, 2026

NRMP Ranking:

Formal ranking will be completed and forwarded to the National Resident Match Program (NRMP).