Ohio State University Hospital Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Columbus, OH(Columbus, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#27
Specialty Rank
$66,439
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#27
Neurological surgery Ranking
78th Percentile
Top 22% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603821067
- NRMP Code:
- 1566160C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Female Faculty:
- 12.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our trainees are exposed to very high case volumes and world class research. Operative training in robotic cranial and spinal surgery, spinal deformity, minimally invasive spine, pediatric neurosurgical training at a stand alone pediatric hospital, adolescent scoliosis surgery, epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation, skull base and endoscopic endonasal surgery. Our research opportunities include world class gene therapy, basic science and translational research, and clinical outcomes.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- 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
104 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,439
PGY-1
$68,439
PGY-2
$70,628
PGY-3
$73,049
PGY-4
$75,404
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- $211K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $68K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 17.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 11,774,683
- Median Age
- 38 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
73°F
Winter
33°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
63%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
9.1
Gas (per gallon)
$3.19
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603821067
- NRMP Code:
- 1566160C0
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Andrew James Grossbach
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 1566160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ohio State University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ohio State University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Sarah Hallam
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3PGY-6:3PGY-7:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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