Neurological surgeryUniversity BasedStony Brook, NY
Size
2 / year · 6 total
Training length
7 yr
Schedule
72 hrs / week
EMR
Cerner / Oracle Health
Other · SUNY/STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
USMLE Step 2 CK251–275
200280
Interview rate by signal
- Signal0.9×12%
- None13%
Interview rate by degree
- US MD17%
- US DO0%
- US IMG0%
- Non-US IMG0%
Applications per year
282
2022
259
2023
258
2024
318
2025
298
2026
Compensation
$77,008 (−2%)
Cost of living
$2,655/mo (+12%)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $77,008 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 2 | $81,881 | 16 | 16 |
| Year 3 | $86,337 | 18 | 18 |
| Year 4 | $90,796 | 18 | 18 |
| Year 5 | $95,247 | 18 | 18 |
| Year 6 | $99,694 | 20 | 20 |
| Year 7 | $108,597 | 21 | 21 |
Trainee mix
Degree
- US MD100%
- DO0%
- IMG0%
Sex
- Female0%
- Male100%
Interview Pool Demographics
By degree
- 100%
US MD
- 0%
US DO
- 0%
US IMG
- 0%
Non-US IMG
By signal
- 84%
Did Not Send
- 16%
Sent
Applicants by signal
- 83%
Did Not Send
- 17%
Sent
Home state
- 71%
Out-of-State
- 29%
In-State
Med school state
- 82%
Out-of-State
- 18%
In-State
Exam history
- 100%
Never Failed
- 0%
Ever Failed
Program Details
Schedule
- Avg hours/week (Y1)72
- Max hours on duty (Y1)24
- Night floatNo
- MoonlightingNo
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes2919160C0
- ACGME ID1603500134
Requirements
Letters of rec
- Letters2–3
- Chair letterYes
- Faculty letterYes
- Specialty letterNo
Visas
- J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
- Interview typeIn person
- Video interviewNo
- Interview periodOct 1, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027