University of Chicago Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
14
Positions
#28
Specialty Rank
$61,750
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#28
Neurological surgery Ranking
77th Percentile
Top 23% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601611024
- NRMP Code:
- 1160160C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 53
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 10%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,750
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 107(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $282K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $55K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.4%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.28
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
72%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.90
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601611024
- NRMP Code:
- 1160160C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 53
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Edwin Ramos
- Email:
- eramos@bsd.uchicago.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/13/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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, August
- June Start Date:
- June 24
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1160160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Chicago Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Chicago Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Amy Johnson
- Contact Email:
- ajohnson1@bsd.uchicago.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2PGY-6:2PGY-7:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 16.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 6th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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