Neurological surgeryUniversity BasedTucson, AZ
Size
2 / year · 8 total
Training length
7 yr
Schedule
70 hrs / week
EMR
Epic
USMLE Step 2 CK227–271
200280
Interview rate by signal
- Signal3.8×30%
- None8%
Interview rate by degree
- US MD20%
- US DO0%
- US IMG6%
- Non-US IMG4%
Applications per year
300
2022
269
2023
283
2024
334
2025
300
2026
Compensation
$66,500 (avg)
Cost of living
$1,081/mo (−6%)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $66,500 | 20 | Negotiable |
| Year 2 | $69,000 | 20 | Negotiable |
| Year 3 | $72,000 | 20 | Negotiable |
| Year 4 | $76,000 | 20 | Negotiable |
| Year 5 | $79,750 | 20 | Negotiable |
| Year 6 | $83,750 | 20 | Negotiable |
| Year 7 | $89,750 | 20 | Negotiable |
Trainee mix
Degree
- US MD71%
- DO0%
- IMG29%
Sex
- Female14%
- Male86%
Interview Pool Demographics
By degree
- 91%
US MD
- 5%
US IMG
- 5%
Non-US IMG
- 0%
US DO
By signal
- 64%
Sent
- 36%
Did Not Send
Applicants by signal
- 69%
Did Not Send
- 31%
Sent
Geographic preference
- 86%
No Preference
- 11%
Not Aligned
- 2%
Aligned
Home state
- 84%
Out-of-State
- 16%
In-State
Med school state
- 89%
Out-of-State
- 11%
In-State
Career plans
- 0%
Practice Full-time
Exam history
- 100%
Never Failed
- 0%
Ever Failed
Training sites
- Participating
US AIR FORCE HOSPITAL-TUCSON
TUCSON, AZ
- Tucson, AZ · 1.08M (2024)
From program website
Population is the Census city or metro of the hospital location, not a hospital catchment.
Program Details
Schedule
- Avg hours/week (Y1)70
- Max hours on duty (Y1)16
- Night floatYes
- MoonlightingNo
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes1015160C0
- ACGME ID1600321112
Requirements
Letters of rec
- Letters3–4
- Chair letterYes
- Faculty letterYes
- Specialty letterYes
Visas
- J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
- Interview typeIn person
- Video interviewNo