University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program
Neurological surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Miami, FL(Miami, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
23
Positions
#23
Specialty Rank
$70,790
PGY1 Salary
15.0%
IMG %
#23
Neurological surgery Ranking
81st Percentile
Top 19% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601121019
- NRMP Code:
- 1104160C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 23
- Interviews:
- 44
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 30
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 25
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 24
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program has adopted a 6/1 model, where chief year is complete as a PGY6 thereby allowing for an elective or CAST approved enfolded fellowship to be completed during PGY7, be it internal or external.
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
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,790
PGY-1
$73,598
PGY-2
$76,597
PGY-3
$80,556
PGY-4
$83,741
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):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 94(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $415K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $70K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 29.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 21,634,529
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.27
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
94°F
Winter
79°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
67"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
10.53
Gas (per gallon)
$3.08
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601121019
- NRMP Code:
- 1104160C0
- Total Positions:
- 23
- Interviews:
- 44
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ricar
- Email:
- rkomotar@miami.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 10/16/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/17/2026 - 11/28/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
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:
- 1104160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Miami/Jackson Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Miami/Jackson Health System
- Contact Person:
- Gladys Cordero
- Contact Email:
- gcordero@med.miami.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3PGY-6:3PGY-7:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 36
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 365
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 15.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 10th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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