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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

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
0
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

City & State
Stony Brook, NY
Metropolitan Area
Brook, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
0

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

Nominal Salary
$77,008
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$62,103
Value Rating
Challenging
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:
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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

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1
PGY-4:1
PGY-5:1
PGY-6:1
PGY-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
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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