University of Louisville School of Medicine Program
Neurological surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Louisville, KY(Louisville, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
#94
Specialty Rank
$63,724
PGY1 Salary
8.3%
IMG %
#94
Neurological surgery Ranking
21st Percentile
Top 79% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1602031031
- NRMP Code:
- 1217160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 32
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 10%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UofL Neurosurgery is a vibrant program in Louisville, Kentucky. Our affiliated health system, UofLHealth, is the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center, offering our residents a wide variety of experiences and plentiful surgical opportunities. Faculty members focus their practices by subspecialty, offering residents exposure to both inpatient and outpatient clinical practices. Located on the Ohio River, the City of Louisville has the best of both midwest and southern communities. Come and visit!
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$63,724
PGY-1
$66,105
PGY-2
$68,240
PGY-3
$71,322
PGY-4
$74,779
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
- $274K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $38K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 4,502,935
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.24
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
10.08
Gas (per gallon)
$3.11
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1602031031
- NRMP Code:
- 1217160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 32
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Haring J W Nauta
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 9/26/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
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
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 160203103
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UofL Health-UofL Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UofL Health-UofL Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Ann Bowman
- Contact Email:
- ann.bowman@louisville.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
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 8.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 30th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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