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University of Vermont Medical Center Program

Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Burlington, VT(Burlington, VT Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#95
Specialty Rank
$74,805
PGY1 Salary
14.3%
IMG %
#95
Neurological surgery Ranking
20th Percentile
Top 80% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1605021101
NRMP Code:
1734160C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
7
Interviews:
30

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
00
Female Faculty:
16.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

52 weeks

Salary Progression

$74,805
PGY-1
$78,358
PGY-2
$82,079
PGY-3
$85,978
PGY-4
$90,062
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: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

City & State
Burlington, VT
Metropolitan Area
Burlington, VT Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
New England
Metropolitan Population
643,816

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
85(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$290K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$66K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.0%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
643,816
Median Age
45 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.16999999999999998
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
4.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
217 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
70%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.00
Restaurant Meal
13.32
Gas (per gallon)
$4.11
Gym Membership
49

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$74,805
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$88,006
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1605021101
NRMP Code:
1734160C0
Total Positions:
7
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Bran
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 10/1/2025
Interview Period:
10/3/2025 - 1/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1734160C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Vermont Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Vermont Medical Center
Contact Person:
Jenna M Haskins

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1
PGY-4:1
PGY-5:1
PGY-6:1
PGY-7:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
14.3%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
4th 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.

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External Resources & Official Links

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