Stony Brook Medicine Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Stony Brook, NY(Brook, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#117
Specialty Rank
$77,008
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#117
Neurological surgery Ranking
2nd Percentile
Top 98% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603500134
- NRMP Code:
- 2919160C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Michael Robert Egnor
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 15.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program's mission is to educate residents in the highest quality neurosurgical care and to contribute to the acquisition and dissemination of the scientific understanding and the treatment of neurosurgical disorders. The hallmark of our program is our culture--a culture of professionalism, a culture of learning and of inquiry, a culture of enthusiasm and a culture of respect for our patients and for our colleagues.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$77,008
PGY-1
$81,881
PGY-2
$86,337
PGY-3
$90,796
PGY-4
$95,247
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 124(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $779K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 44.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 355K
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43000000000000005
- Poverty Rate
- 9.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
74°F
Winter
44°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.69
Restaurant Meal
13.12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.44
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603500134
- NRMP Code:
- 2919160C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael Robert Egnor
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
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:
- 2919160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Stony Brook Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Stony Brook Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Patricia K Torres
- Contact Email:
- patricia.torres1@stonybrookmedicne.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:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- 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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