Neurological surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSpringfield, IL
Size
1 / year · 7 total
Training length
7 yr
Schedule
65 hrs / week
EMR
Epic
USMLE Step 2 CK235–266
200280
Interview rate by signal
- Signal4.8×43%
- None9%
Interview rate by degree
- US MD21%
- US DO11%
- US IMG0%
- Non-US IMG0%
Applications per year
238
2022
227
2023
221
2024
279
2025
256
2026
Compensation
$65,444 (+3%)
Cost of living
$970/mo (−9%)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $65,444 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 2 | $66,157 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 3 | $67,640 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 4 | $71,070 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 5 | $72,375 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 6 | $75,470 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 7 | $78,475 | 21 | 14 |
Trainee mix
Degree
- US MD100%
- DO0%
- IMG0%
Sex
- Female29%
- Male71%
Interview Pool Demographics
By degree
- 95%
US MD
- 5%
US DO
- 0%
US IMG
- 0%
Non-US IMG
By signal
- 50%
Sent
- 50%
Did Not Send
Applicants by signal
- 83%
Did Not Send
- 17%
Sent
Geographic preference
- 74%
No Preference
- 18%
Aligned
- 8%
Not Aligned
Home state
- 89%
Out-of-State
- 11%
In-State
Med school state
- 87%
Out-of-State
- 13%
In-State
Career plans
- 0%
Practice Full-time
Exam history
- 100%
Never Failed
- 0%
Ever Failed
Program Details
Schedule
- Avg hours/week (Y1)65
- Max hours on duty (Y1)14
- Night floatYes
- MoonlightingNo
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes2922160C0
- ACGME ID1601600568
Requirements
Letters of rec
- Letters3–4
- Chair letterYes
- Faculty letterYes
- Specialty letterYes
Visas
- J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
- Interview typeIn person
- Video interviewNo
- Interview periodOct 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026