University of Florida Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Gainesville, FL(Gainesville, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#56
Specialty Rank
$67,177
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#56
Neurological surgery Ranking
53rd Percentile
Top 47% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601121018
- NRMP Code:
- 1824160C0J1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 56
Contact Information
Gregory Joseph Anatol Murad
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 18
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 18
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 11.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Outstanding quaternary care hospital with broad range of clinical and research opportunities. No standalone pediatric hospital so pediatric neurosurgery is intermingled during entire residency per resident interest level. #2 nationally in NIH funding for Neurosurgery departments. >4000 cases per year all staffed with residents. Near total autonomy as PGY 7 in elective enfolded training vs. transition to practice junior faculty year.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$67,177
PGY-1
$69,444
PGY-2
$71,841
PGY-3
$74,765
PGY-4
$77,915
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not 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):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 88(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $330K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $84K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 76K
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.58
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
88°F
Winter
73°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.32
Restaurant Meal
12.48
Gas (per gallon)
$3.65
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601121018
- NRMP Code:
- 1824160C0J1
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 56
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Gregory Joseph Anatol Murad
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- 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
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:
- 1824160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Shands Hospital at the University of Florida-Gainesville
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Shands Hospital at the University of Florida-Gainesville
- Contact Person:
- Jamie Dow
- Contact Email:
- jdow@ufl.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3PGY-6:3PGY-7:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- 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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