Neurological surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedFalls Church, VA
Size
2 / year · 7 total
Training length
7 yr
Schedule
70 hrs / week
EMR
Epic
Other · INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL
USMLE Step 2 CK234–266
200280
Interview rate by signal
- Signal16.5×33%
- None2%
Interview rate by degree
- US MD13%
- US DO6%
- US IMG3%
- Non-US IMG0%
Applications per year
262
2022
244
2023
252
2024
296
2025
323
2026
Compensation
$66,239 (−13%)
Cost of living
$2,015/mo (+9%)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $66,239 | 20 | 7 |
| Year 2 | $69,021 | 20 | 7 |
| Year 3 | $72,164 | 20 | 7 |
| Year 4 | $75,106 | 20 | 7 |
| Year 5 | $78,412 | 20 | 7 |
| Year 6 | $82,169 | 20 | 7 |
| Year 7 | $85,453 | 20 | 7 |
Trainee mix
Degree
- US MD100%
- DO0%
- IMG0%
Sex
- Female29%
- Male71%
Tracks & recognition
Research / fellow
Interview Pool Demographics
By degree
- 94%
US MD
- 3%
US DO
- 3%
US IMG
- 0%
Non-US IMG
By signal
- 88%
Sent
- 13%
Did Not Send
Applicants by signal
- 74%
Did Not Send
- 26%
Sent
Home state
- 88%
Out-of-State
- 13%
In-State
Med school state
- 97%
Out-of-State
- 3%
In-State
Career plans
- 0%
Practice Full-time
Exam history
- 100%
Never Failed
- 0%
Ever Failed
Program Details
Schedule
- Avg hours/week (Y1)70
- Max hours on duty (Y1)24
- Night floatNo
- MoonlightingNo
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes3199160C0
- ACGME ID1605100091
Requirements
Letters of rec
- Letters3–4
- Chair letterNo
- Faculty letterYes
- Specialty letterYes
Visas
- J-1 through ECFMG Yes
- H-1B Yes
Interviews
- Interview typeIn person
- Video interviewNo
- Interview periodNov 10, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026