George Washington University Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Washington, DC(Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#92
Specialty Rank
$72,744
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#92
Neurological surgery Ranking
23rd Percentile
Top 77% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601021017
- NRMP Code:
- 1802160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 67
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 245
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 15/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 9
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
For over 80 years The George Washington University department of Neurosurgery has been committed to providing exceptional training to residents who will become future leaders in academic neurosurgery. The hospital is a Level 1 trauma center and is affiliated with Children's National Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital, NIH and Lehigh Valley Network.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- 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
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$72,744
PGY-1
$75,320
PGY-2
$79,150
PGY-3
$82,341
PGY-4
$86,149
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 65(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $339K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $82K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 670,587
- Median Age
- 25 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.24
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
50%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
11.64
Gas (per gallon)
$3.59
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601021017
- NRMP Code:
- 1802160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 67
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael Rosner
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 1/18/2027
- 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:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 245
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:
- 1802160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- George Washington University Hospital (UHS)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- George Washington University Hospital (UHS)
- Contact Person:
- Stefanie Dalgo
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:2PGY-3:1PGY-4:2PGY-5:1PGY-6:2PGY-7:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 180
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 245
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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