Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program
Neurological surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Springfield, IL(Springfield, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#112
Specialty Rank
$65,444
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#112
Neurological surgery Ranking
6th Percentile
Top 94% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601600568
- NRMP Code:
- 2922160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.6
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 16.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
SIU SOM Neurosurgery is a one-resident-per-year program based at two Level 1 Trauma Centers, serving patients from across a wide geographic region. This results in a high volume of complex and diverse cases, providing residents with a broad scope of clinical experience not readily available in more densely populated urban areas. The program's smaller size fosters early development of leadership skills and close mentorship opportunities, while still allowing a healthy work/life balance.
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
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,444
PGY-1
$66,157
PGY-2
$67,640
PGY-3
$71,070
PGY-4
$72,375
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
- 101(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $272K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $52K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- Median Age
- 51 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.3
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
76%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
11.76
Gas (per gallon)
$3.82
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601600568
- NRMP Code:
- 2922160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Devin V Amin
- Email:
- dhawkins63@siumed.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/23/2026 - 11/27/2026
- 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:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 26
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2922160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Springfield Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Springfield Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Debby Hawkins
- Contact Email:
- dhawkins63@siumed.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1PGY-4:1PGY-5:1PGY-6:1PGY-7:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 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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