University of Rochester Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Rochester, NY(Rochester, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
$70,469
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603511057
- NRMP Code:
- 1511160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 36
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:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 60
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 7.1%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Accomplished community of surgeons who grow & work together in a nurturing atmosphere. Expanding case volume, exploding endovascular practice, specialists in all domains of neurosurgery, multiple clinical & research options, varied training venues (academic vs. community) practice. Dedicated research time during the PGY-5 year.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,469
PGY-1
$73,424
PGY-2
$77,080
PGY-3
$80,470
PGY-4
$84,359
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 133(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $751K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.8K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $51K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 47.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- Median Age
- 33 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.7000000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
60"
Humidity
58%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
14.56
Gas (per gallon)
$3.82
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603511057
- NRMP Code:
- 1511160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 36
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Edward Vates
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/13/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
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:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 16
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1511160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester
- Contact Person:
- Melanie M Zandvoort
- 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
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
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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