Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program
Neurological surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Roanoke, VA(Roanoke, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#105
Specialty Rank
$66,644
PGY1 Salary
14.3%
IMG %
#105
Neurological surgery Ranking
12th Percentile
Top 88% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1605100092
- NRMP Code:
- 1748160C0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 42
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
At VTCSOM we have the facilities, patient base, neuroscience focus and support, research opportunities and faculty to offer a first-rate training experience. Frankly, it would be a crime not to employ these tremendous assets to the training of the next generation of neurosurgeons. By the end of training, we anticipate that our residents will be able to fit into any practice or academic program in the country.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,644
PGY-1
$68,974
PGY-2
$71,494
PGY-3
$74,539
PGY-4
$78,411
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 70(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $348K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $60K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 197K
- Median Age
- 25 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.63
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
50%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
13.5
Gas (per gallon)
$4.16
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1605100092
- NRMP Code:
- 1748160C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 42
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mark Russell Witcher
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/21/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/20/2026 - 12/8/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1748160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Carilion Medical Center-Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Carilion Medical Center-Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Erica L Smith
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1PGY-4:1PGY-5:1PGY-6:1PGY-7:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 150
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 14.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 28.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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