UMass Chan Medical School Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Worcester, MA(Worcester, MA Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#115
Specialty Rank
$70,940
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#115
Neurological surgery Ranking
3rd Percentile
Top 97% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1602400133
- NRMP Code:
- 3050160C0J1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 42
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Neurological Surgery Residency Program at UMass Chan Medical School is designed to provide residents with comprehensive training in neurological surgery while also equipping them with the skills needed to become successful scientific investigators or educators in neurological surgery. We are committed to training the next generation of neurosurgeon-scientists, educators and leaders in the field of neurological surgery.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
104 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,940
PGY-1
$73,602
PGY-2
$77,210
PGY-3
$80,384
PGY-4
$84,050
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 115(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $694K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 41.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,984,205
- Median Age
- 50 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.64
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
277 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
75%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.68
Restaurant Meal
15.6
Gas (per gallon)
$4.26
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1602400133
- NRMP Code:
- 3050160C0J1
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 42
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mark Damone Johnson
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 9/25/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/7/2025 - 12/19/2025
- 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:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3050160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UMass Memorial Health (University Campus)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UMass Memorial Health (University Campus)
- Contact Person:
- Ida Newman
- 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:
- 60
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 80
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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