University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
14
Positions
#66
Specialty Rank
$71,820
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
#66
Neurological surgery Ranking
45th Percentile
Top 55% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601621025
- NRMP Code:
- 1150160C0DO
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 45
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 24
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 12.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Neurosurgery at UIC aims for the forefront in clinical care, teaching and research. UIC's tremendous resources help focus on treating complex cases, training practitioners for the future of neurosurgery and advancing the frontier of neurological science.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,820
PGY-1
$74,337
PGY-2
$76,875
PGY-3
$79,683
PGY-4
$83,011
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 107(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $282K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $55K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.28
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
72%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.90
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601621025
- NRMP Code:
- 1150160C0DO
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 45
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Fady Toufic Charbel
- 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
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1150160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
- Contact Person:
- Avis Foster
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2PGY-6:2PGY-7:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 24
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 6th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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