University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
About This Program
Our Neurosurgery Residency Program offers a robust, well-rounded education with exposure to all key neurosurgical disciplines. Residents gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge procedures and techniques, preparing them for leadership roles in academic and clinical neurosurgery. This program offers an ideal environment for those passionate about advancing the field of neurological surgery.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
R John Hurlbert, MD, PhD
University of Arizona College of Medicin
Primary Program Contact
Julie M Schippers
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Locations
University of Arizona College of Medicin
Department of Neurosurgery PO Box 245070
1501 N Campbell Ave Rm 4303
Tucson, AZ 85724-5070
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5085
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 24, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 23, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 7, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.