Programs/Neurological surgery/Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program
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Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#68
Specialty Rank
$65,817
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#68
Neurological surgery Ranking
43rd Percentile
Top 57% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603821065
- NRMP Code:
- 1552160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 49
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 18
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 35.3%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is spread across different clinical practice types from a quaternary referral center/Level I trauma center, to community based hospitals. The program values graduated autonomy and collegial relationships between faculty and residents. We have extensive Advanced Practice Provider support to augment workflow with continued expansion of APP support. We have two elective years with opportunities to pursue research or post-chief-year CAST accredited clinical fellowships.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,817
PGY-1
$68,392
PGY-2
$71,070
PGY-3
$73,542
PGY-4
$76,014
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 95(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $267K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $39K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 11,774,683
- Median Age
- 50 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.3
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
85°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
75%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
11.3
Gas (per gallon)
$3.95
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603821065
- NRMP Code:
- 1552160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 49
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Krystal Lynne Tomei
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/10/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/7/2026 - 12/18/2026
- 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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1552160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Lois A Hengenius
- Contact Email:
- lois.hengenius@uhhospitals.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3PGY-6:3PGY-7:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 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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