University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Madison, WI(Madison, WI Metropolitan Area Metro)
17
Positions
#73
Specialty Rank
$68,626
PGY1 Salary
6.2%
IMG %
#73
Neurological surgery Ranking
39th Percentile
Top 61% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1605621092
- NRMP Code:
- 1779160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 17
- Interviews:
- 55
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 66
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 7
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Female Faculty:
- 6.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
All employees have immediate access to SupportLinc, our employee assistance program. In addition, residents and fellows receive an annual well-being benefit of $500 to use towards personal wellness. Access to UW Health fitness facilities at no cost and/or a reduced rate for the entirety of training. Full time residents may take up to six (6) weeks of paid parental and/or caregiver leave for a qualifying event.
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$68,626
PGY-1
$71,258
PGY-2
$74,727
PGY-3
$78,454
PGY-4
$83,139
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 88(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $260K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $72K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 156K
- Median Age
- 38 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.52
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
63%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.18
Restaurant Meal
11.16
Gas (per gallon)
$3.44
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1605621092
- NRMP Code:
- 1779160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 17
- Interviews:
- 55
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Daniel Karel Resnick
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
- 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:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1779160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
- Contact Person:
- Tara Anderson
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:3PGY-3:2PGY-4:3PGY-5:2PGY-6:3PGY-7:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 180
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 6.2%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 6th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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