University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Farmington, CT(Farmington, CT Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#113
Specialty Rank
$72,272
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#113
Neurological surgery Ranking
5th Percentile
Top 95% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1600800016
- NRMP Code:
- 1094160C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
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:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We take pride in training the next generation of leaders in neurosurgery, and we are committed to the professional and personal growth of all of our residents.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$72,272
PGY-1
$75,006
PGY-2
$78,823
PGY-3
$83,011
PGY-4
$85,578
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 96(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $351K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $49K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 228K
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
285 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
9.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.00
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1600800016
- NRMP Code:
- 1094160C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ketan Ramanlal Bulsara
- Email:
- bulsara@uchc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/16/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 2/20/2027
- 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:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1094160C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Connecticut Health Center/John Dempsey Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Connecticut Health Center/John Dempsey Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Natasha Judge
- Contact Email:
- njudge@uchc.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
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- 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
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