University of Minnesota Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Minneapolis, MN(Minneapolis, MN Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
#61
Specialty Rank
$71,862
PGY1 Salary
35.7%
IMG %
#61
Neurological surgery Ranking
49th Percentile
Top 51% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1602621042
- NRMP Code:
- 1334160C0IMG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 36
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 6
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 13.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We offer an intimate, multi-faceted neurosurgical training experience. We are renowned for: Introducing dexamethasone to treat cerebral edema; Pioneering research in stem cell therapies; Collaborating with medical device center to develop, apply and improve technologies associated with DBS to treat Parkinson's disease; Applying cancer vaccine therapy to treat brain tumors; Developing groundbreaking procedures using intraoperative MRI surgery; and treating brain trauma using hyperbaric oxygen.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
78 weeks
Salary Progression
$71,862
PGY-1
$74,073
PGY-2
$76,589
PGY-3
$79,415
PGY-4
$82,649
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- $298K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $42K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 351K
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.2
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 15.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
288 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1602621042
- NRMP Code:
- 1334160C0IMG
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 36
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael C Park
- Email:
- mcpark@umn.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/7/2026 - 9/28/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1334160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Minnesota Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Minnesota Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Claire L Olesen
- Contact Email:
- neurosurged@umn.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
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 99
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 35.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 29th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
Program Rankings
This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.
Resources & Tools
Advanced Matching Tools
Maximize your match potential with our AI-powered analysis tools