Neurological surgeryUniversity BasedCleveland, OH
Size
3 / year · 19 total
Training length
7 yr
Schedule
70 hrs / week
EMR
Epic
Other · UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER
Interview rate by signal
- Signal31%
- None0%
Interview rate by degree
- US MD19%
- US DO15%
- US IMG0%
- Non-US IMG0%
Applications per year
Compensation
$65,817 (avg)
Cost of living
$1,058/mo (−7%)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $65,817 | 21 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $68,392 | 21 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $71,070 | 21 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $73,542 | 21 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $76,014 | 21 | 5 |
| Year 6 | $78,692 | 21 | 5 |
| Year 7 | $80,958 | 21 | 5 |
Trainee mix
Degree
- US MD100%
- DO0%
- IMG0%
Sex
- Female35%
- Male65%
Tracks & recognition
Interview Pool Demographics
By degree
- 94%
US MD
- 6%
US DO
- 0%
US IMG
- 0%
Non-US IMG
By signal
- 100%
Sent
- 0%
Did Not Send
Applicants by signal
- 50%
Sent
- 50%
Did Not Send
Student type
US MD Graduates
100%87%US-IMG
0%5%Non-US IMG
0%5%US DO Graduates
0%3%
Sex
Men
63%73%Women
37%27%Another Gender
0%0%Did Not Report
0%0%
Race / ethnicity
White
53%56%Asian
37%29%Black or African American
11%7%Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin
5%10%Other
0%0%Did Not Report
0%0%Middle Eastern or North African
0%2%American Indian or Alaska Native
0%1%Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%0%
Geographic preference
- 77%
No Preference
- 13%
Aligned
- 10%
Not Aligned
Home state
- 79%
Out-of-State
- 21%
In-State
Med school state
- 81%
Out-of-State
- 19%
In-State
Career plans
- 75%
Practice Full-time
Top medical schools
- 26%
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Exam history
- 100%
Never Failed
- 0%
Ever Failed
Training sites
- Primary
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OH
- 1,032 staffed beds
- Cleveland, OH · 2.17M (2024)
- Sponsoring institution and flagship; PGY1 includes 6 months of neurosurgery here.
From published listing
- Participating
RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
CLEVELAND, OH
- 160 staffed beds
- 7,881 discharges
- Cleveland, OH · 2.17M (2024)
- 4 months
From published listing
- Participating
UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER
CLEVELAND, OH
- 547 staffed beds
- 29,192 discharges
- Cleveland, OH · 2.17M (2024)
From program website
- Participating
Southwest General Medical Center
OH
- PGY4 spine rotation with UH St. John; also listed as Southwest General Health Center on the CWRU department page.
From published listing
- Participating
Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
From published listing
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)28
- Night floatYes
- MoonlightingYes
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes1552160C0
- ACGME ID1603821065
Requirements
Letters of rec
- Letters3–4
- Chair letterNo
- Faculty letterNo
- Specialty letterYes
Visas
- J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
- Interview typeIn person
- Video interviewNo
- Interview periodNov 7, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026