Inova Fairfax Medical Campus Program
Neurological surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Falls Church, VA(Church, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#110
Specialty Rank
$66,239
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#110
Neurological surgery Ranking
8th Percentile
Top 92% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1605100091
- NRMP Code:
- 3199160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 7
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 8.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 18%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Inova neurological surgery residency is a comprehensive education program that incorporates didactics, clinical practice and simulation across all neurosurgical subspecialty areas. Inova provides a competitive benefits program that includes vacation, sick, and holiday pay. Health insurance programs include medical, vision, prescription, and dental insurance. Additional benefits include disability, 401K/403B plans, 529 college savings plan, a stipend for conferences/books and other benefits.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,239
PGY-1
$69,021
PGY-2
$72,164
PGY-3
$75,106
PGY-4
$78,412
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
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $365K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $56K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 8,624,511
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.54
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
64"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.05
Restaurant Meal
11.25
Gas (per gallon)
$3.47
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1605100091
- NRMP Code:
- 3199160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- James Warren Leiphart
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/10/2026 - 12/1/2026
- 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:
- 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:
- 3199160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
- Contact Person:
- Liberty Galang
- 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
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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