University of Missouri-Columbia Program
NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Columbia, MO(Columbia, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
$65,584
PGY1 Salary
54.2%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1802821059
- NRMP Code:
- 1994180C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 76
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 27
- Female Faculty:
- 22.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 1%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We responsibly train residents to be superb clinicians who excel professionally and personally. We aim to be the best place for residents to work and learn to take on career challenges. Neurology training starts March PGY1 year. We give graduated responsibility, robust didactics, and research opportunity. Graduates enter private practice or academics. Columbia, a college town, is a great place to live with a low cost of living, people from all over the world, supporting all sorts of interests.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,584
PGY-1
$68,169
PGY-2
$70,652
PGY-3
$74,301
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 72(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $314K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $60K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 487K
- Median Age
- 52 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.45999999999999996
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 13.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
77%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
13.92
Gas (per gallon)
$4.29
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1802821059
- NRMP Code:
- 1994180C0
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 76
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Joel Isaac Shenker
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/23/2026 - 2/12/2027
- 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:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1994180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Missouri Healthcare
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Missouri Healthcare
- Contact Person:
- Amanda Covey
- Contact Email:
- umhsgmeneuro@health.missouri.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 54.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 67th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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