Loyola University Medical Center Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Maywood, IL(Maywood, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
11
Positions
#75
Specialty Rank
$66,690
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#75
Neurological surgery Ranking
37th Percentile
Top 63% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601621026
- NRMP Code:
- 1170160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 11
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
48 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,690
PGY-1
$71,000
PGY-2
$73,224
PGY-3
$76,932
PGY-4
$80,523
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 89(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $256K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- Median Age
- 39 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43000000000000005
- Poverty Rate
- 9.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
64%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
11.76
Gas (per gallon)
$3.82
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601621026
- NRMP Code:
- 1170160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 11
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Anand V Germanwala
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/5/2026 - 9/26/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- 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:
- 1170160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Loyola University Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Loyola University Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Laura Kate Waters
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:1PGY-3:2PGY-4:1PGY-5:2PGY-6:1PGY-7:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 32
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 6th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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