Carle Foundation Hospital Program
NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Urbana, IL(Urbana, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$64,860
PGY1 Salary
75.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1801600568
- NRMP Code:
- 1226180C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 18
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 15
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We provide a dedicated half-day of didactics protected from call and clinical duties. - We provide a neuroanatomy teaching series throughout the year. - We provide a neuroradiology case series throughout the year. - We provide a competitive research track for those interested in academic or industry-related research. - We have a state-of-the-art clinical and research 7-Tesla MRI scanner available for scanning patients in a clinical setting. - Meals are covered by GME for all residents.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- 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
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,860
PGY-1
$66,861
PGY-2
$68,828
PGY-3
$71,162
PGY-4
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
- $269K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $73K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- Median Age
- 46 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.5599999999999999
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
66°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
71%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.90
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1801600568
- NRMP Code:
- 1226180C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 18
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Fadi Mikhail
- Email:
- fadi.mikhail@carle.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 12/30/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1226180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Carle Foundation Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Carle Foundation Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Laura Knox
- Contact Email:
- laura.knox@carle.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:1PGY-3:1PGY-4:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 75.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 27th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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