University of Utah Health Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Salt Lake City, UT(Kansas City, UT Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#26
Specialty Rank
$72,841
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#26
Neurological surgery Ranking
79th Percentile
Top 21% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1604931086
- NRMP Code:
- 1732160C0J1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 15/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 22
- Female Faculty:
- 18.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program creates talented surgeons, neurosurgeon-scientists, and leaders. Residents are exposed to all aspects of neurosurgery and the rotation schedule facilitates a stepwise accrual of knowledge and expertise. Prepared to practice neuro-surgery, graduates possess a solid foundation of basic clinical knowledge and technical skills. We highly value our residents, and have been fortunate to attract individuals who demonstrate intelligence, thirst for knowledge and commitment to neurosurgery.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$72,841
PGY-1
$75,529
PGY-2
$78,378
PGY-3
$81,865
PGY-4
$84,800
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 72(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $298K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $49K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 3,283,809
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.4
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
272 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.17
Restaurant Meal
13.8
Gas (per gallon)
$4.25
Gym Membership
51
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1604931086
- NRMP Code:
- 1732160C0J1
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Marcus D Mazur
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 235
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 24
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1732160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Utah Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Utah Health
- Contact Person:
- Amy Ekins
- Contact Email:
- amy.ekins@hsc.utah.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:2PGY-4:3PGY-5:2PGY-6:3PGY-7:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 5th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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