University of Missouri-Columbia Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Columbia, MO(Columbia, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#90
Specialty Rank
$65,584
PGY1 Salary
62.5%
IMG %
#90
Neurological surgery Ranking
25th Percentile
Top 75% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1602821045
- NRMP Code:
- 1994160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our practice is located at University of Missouri Health Care, which encompasses University Hospital and Clinics, Women's and Children's Hospital, and Ellis Fischel Cancer Center; and Harry S Truman Memorial Veteran's Hospital. Residents participate in busy and varied clinical neurosurgical practices as well as a diverse didactic curriculum, a dedicated research year, culminating in a 12-month chief residency year. Clinical care encompasses the range of neurosurgical diseases.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,584
PGY-1
$68,169
PGY-2
$70,652
PGY-3
$74,301
PGY-4
$78,014
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 72(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $314K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $60K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,154,422
- Median Age
- 52 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.45999999999999996
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 13.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
77%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
13.92
Gas (per gallon)
$4.29
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1602821045
- NRMP Code:
- 1994160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Farhan Siddiq
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 11/13/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/11/2026 - 1/13/2027
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
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:
- 1994160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Missouri Healthcare
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Missouri Healthcare
- Contact Person:
- Fania Tellez Giron
- 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:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 62.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 18th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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