University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chapel Hill, NC(Hill, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
#83
Specialty Rank
$61,553
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#83
Neurological surgery Ranking
31st Percentile
Top 69% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603611059
- NRMP Code:
- 1900160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 36
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 9.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
New Residency block diagrams and protected time to align educational curriculum; integrate new OR technology into our practice; Educational opportunities available at UNC (School of Public Health, School of Business, BME); Clinical conferences (epilepsy, movement disorders, pituitary, etc.) to enhance didactic education.;
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- 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
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$61,553
PGY-1
$63,749
PGY-2
$66,056
PGY-3
$69,169
PGY-4
$72,238
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully 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
- 76(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $309K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $81K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 90K
- Median Age
- 46 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.7100000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
86°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
61"
Humidity
71%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
11.66
Gas (per gallon)
$3.92
Gym Membership
47
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603611059
- NRMP Code:
- 1900160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 36
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Carlos A David
- 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
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
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
- June Start Date:
- June 23
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1900160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of North Carolina Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of North Carolina Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- Kelly R Lanier
- 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:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- 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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