Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Bronx, NY(Bronx, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
#52
Specialty Rank
$84,217
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#52
Neurological surgery Ranking
57th Percentile
Top 43% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603521051
- NRMP Code:
- 3153160C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 13.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The philosophical foundation of our training program centers on our faculty's commitment to fostering and developing our residents' careers. Our educational program is developed around a comprehensive surgical and educational curriculum that includes grand rounds, subspecialty conferences, cadaveric courses and interdisciplinary specialty and research conferences in both the clinical and basic neurosciences.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Housing stipend
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$84,217
PGY-1
$87,932
PGY-2
$91,647
PGY-3
$95,363
PGY-4
$99,078
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: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
- 113(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $736K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $84K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 38.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- Median Age
- 43 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.35
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
68%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
17.28
Gas (per gallon)
$4.54
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603521051
- NRMP Code:
- 3153160C0
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Reza Yassari
- Email:
- ryassari@montefiore.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 10/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/30/2026 - 1/8/2027
- 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:
- 222
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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3153160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Katherine Ramirez
- Contact Email:
- katramir@montefiore.org
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)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 16.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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