Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Palo Alto, CA(Alto, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
25
Positions
#7
Specialty Rank
$92,123
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#7
Neurological surgery Ranking
95th Percentile
Top 5% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1600521012
- NRMP Code:
- 1820160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 39
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 78
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 31
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 19
- Female Faculty:
- 25.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
www.stanford.edu/neurosurgery
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$92,123
PGY-1
$92,641
PGY-2
$102,731
PGY-3
$107,972
PGY-4
$114,088
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance: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
- 104(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $1.1M
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $39K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 45.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 29 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.57
- Poverty Rate
- 29.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
69°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
27"
Humidity
54%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
19.44
Gas (per gallon)
$5.18
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1600521012
- NRMP Code:
- 1820160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 39
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- John K Ratliff
- Email:
- jratliff@stanford.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/4/2026 - 9/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/14/2026 - 1/23/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 240
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, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1820160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Stanford Health Care
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Stanford Health Care
- Contact Person:
- Shanna E Selsor
- Contact Email:
- selsor@stanford.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:3PGY-3:4PGY-4:3PGY-5:4PGY-6:3PGY-7:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 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
Rankings & Reputation
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