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University of Louisville School of Medicine Program

Neurological surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Louisville, KY(Louisville, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
#94
Specialty Rank
$63,724
PGY1 Salary
8.3%
IMG %
#94
Neurological surgery Ranking
21st Percentile
Top 79% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1602031031
NRMP Code:
1217160C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
32

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
11
Non-Physician Staff:
10
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
10%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

UofL Neurosurgery is a vibrant program in Louisville, Kentucky. Our affiliated health system, UofLHealth, is the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center, offering our residents a wide variety of experiences and plentiful surgical opportunities. Faculty members focus their practices by subspecialty, offering residents exposure to both inpatient and outpatient clinical practices. Located on the Ohio River, the City of Louisville has the best of both midwest and southern communities. Come and visit!

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

52 weeks

Salary Progression

$63,724
PGY-1
$66,105
PGY-2
$68,240
PGY-3
$71,322
PGY-4
$74,779
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

City & State
Louisville, KY
Metropolitan Area
Louisville, KY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East South Central
Metropolitan Population
4,502,935

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
96(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$274K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$38K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.1%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
4,502,935
Median Age
26 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.24
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
51%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
10.08
Gas (per gallon)
$3.11
Gym Membership
37

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$63,724
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$66,379
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1602031031
NRMP Code:
1217160C0YOG
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
32
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Haring J W Nauta
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 9/26/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
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:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
225

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:
June

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
160203103

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
UofL Health-UofL Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
UofL Health-UofL Hospital
Contact Person:
Ann Bowman
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:2
PGY-6:2
PGY-7:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
8.3%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
30th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
8.3%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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