University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Tucson, AZ(Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
#49
Specialty Rank
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
28.6%
IMG %
#49
Neurological surgery Ranking
59th Percentile
Top 41% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1600321112
- NRMP Code:
- 1015160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 41
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our Neurosurgery Residency Program offers a robust, well-rounded education with exposure to all key neurosurgical disciplines. Residents gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge procedures and techniques, preparing them for leadership roles in academic and clinical neurosurgery. This program offers an ideal environment for those passionate about advancing the field of neurological surgery.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,500
PGY-1
$69,000
PGY-2
$72,000
PGY-3
$76,000
PGY-4
$79,750
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $287K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $42K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 302K
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.22999999999999998
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
98°F
Winter
68°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
23"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
12.36
Gas (per gallon)
$3.81
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1600321112
- NRMP Code:
- 1015160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 41
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Travis Michael Dumont
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 10/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/7/2025 - 12/12/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1015160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Banner-University Medical Center Tucson
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Banner-University Medical Center Tucson
- Contact Person:
- Julie M Schippers
- Contact Email:
- julies@arizona.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-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)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 28.6%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 34th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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