When is the application deadline?
The application deadline for the Fall 2025 start term is February 15, 2025.
What is the duration of residency program?
12 months
Does the program prepare me to take the Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) exam after I graduate?
Yes, our curriculum and patient caseload is designed around the Description of Specialty Practice in Neurology.
Do I need to have a neurologic clinic rotation or previous employment treating neurologic patients before applying to the Neurologic Residency Program?
No, while we highly encourage a strong background in neurology and familiarity with this patient population, it is not a requirement.
I understand that three letters of recommendation are needed. From whom do you require them to be from?
Two should be from physical therapists who personally know the applicant and their abilities, and one letter should be a previous course instructor or academician, who may or may not be a physical therapist.
Do you utilize RF-PTCAS and is there an application fee?
UCSF does not charge any additional application fees, but we do utilize RF-PTCAS which has its own fees.
Do I need to be currently licensed in the state of California?
Yes, by the start of the program a license in the state of California is required (or PTLA in California).
When will I be notified of my acceptance into the program?
Candidates should be notified of their status by the end of March.
What is the cost of the program?
Annual tuition is $3,000 (for Fall 2025 residents) and is due by the first day of residency. Residents are encouraged to contact the program as soon as possible if they are experiencing hardship and are unable to meet this deadline to explore further options.
Will interviews take place in person or remotely?
We are currently conducting remote interviews during the pandemic.
Can I tour the facility?
We have a virtual tour option for candidates considering applying to our program. Please contact us for more information.
Are there campus housing options for residents?
Yes. Residents can apply for campus housing options on several UCSF campuses for their year of residency. Please review the Housing Brochure for more information.
What does mentoring look like?
Each resident gets a minimum of 150 hours of mentoring time during the year. The resident will have a one primary mentor in acute care and three mentors in outpatient. Residents are assigned a mentor who will be working with them 4-6 hours per week in the clinic. The variety of mentors will allow the resident to learn from mentors with a diverse set of experiences and backgrounds. Mentoring in acute care will occur throughout an entire day and will be guided based on patients scheduled for that day and will consist of mentoring time for evaluation(s) and follow ups and include pre and post time to discuss the patients. During outpatient, there will be 4 hours of mentoring time where the resident will have the opportunity to see one evaluation and up to four follow up patients as well as 30 min before and after patient care to discuss the patients. The mentor is also available to residents outside of the mentoring hours if questions come up. Residents also have regular check ins with the program director and coordinator throughout the year to discuss any program or clinical questions.
