Neurological Surgery Residency Program | UC Davis Health

The mission of the UC Davis Neurological Surgery Residency Program is to train neurosurgeons in a supportive and positive environment, who will learn to provide state-of-the-art care to their patients while also possessing the tools necessary to help advance the field of neurosurgery through clinical care, research, and teaching. 

With high surgical volumes, supportive and leading faculty and research colleagues, a dedicated research track and enfolded fellowship options, residency training at UC Davis will prepare our graduates to define the future of neurological surgery.

Graduates of our program will:

• Obtain the clinical skills necessary to provide comprehensive, leading-edge neurosurgical care using the latest technologies, including medical extended reality (MXR), robotic surgery, laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), endoscopic spine surgery, and more
• In PGY4 and PGY6, gain international neurosurgery experience in our program
• Acquire the skills needed to pursue advanced fellowship or research training consistent with their individual career goals
• Experience designing, conducting and interpreting clinical and basic science research, including the option of focused training and support to become a surgeon-scientist
• Develop emotionally intelligent leadership skills and personal management skills to support well-being
• Pursue lifelong learning and possess the skills needed to continue professional development.
• Treat all patients and colleagues with respect, dignity, and compassion at all times