University of Vermont Medical Center Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Burlington, VT(Burlington, VT Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
#176
Specialty Rank
$74,804
PGY1 Salary
7.4%
IMG %
#176
Surgery Ranking
51st Percentile
Top 49% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4405021341
- NRMP Code:
- 1734440P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 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:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 44
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 30.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UVMMC is dedicated to providing academically focused and comprehensive training in General Surgery. Our program includes five clinical years and opportunity for a research year in Vermont's recreation rich and vibrant landscape. We serve patients in the state of Vermont, upstate New York, northern New Hampshire, and Canada. UVM physicians give general surgical residents substantial surgical exposure preparing them for careers in general surgery, academics and surgical fellowship training.
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
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$74,804
PGY-1
$78,358
PGY-2
$82,079
PGY-3
$85,978
PGY-4
$90,062
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 85(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $290K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $66K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 235K
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16999999999999998
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
217 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.00
Restaurant Meal
13.32
Gas (per gallon)
$4.11
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4405021341
- NRMP Code:
- 1734440P0
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Krista Evans
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/9/2026 - 1/11/2027
- 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:
- 1734440P0, 1734440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Vermont Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Vermont Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Linsey Greenwood
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4PGY-6:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 7.4%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 6th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 3.7%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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