Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Neurosurgery Residency at Cedars-Sinai provides comprehensive neurological surgery training that combines the following: An outstanding faculty of practicing neurosurgeons, spinal surgeons, neuroradiologists and neurologists; state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic technologies; leading-edge research facilities; a renowned, regional Level 1 trauma center with a high volume and variety of patients; and two training tracks dependent on the residents' interest.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Chirag Gadkary Patil, MD, BS
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Samantha Phu, MPA
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
Locations
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
A6600
127 S San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027-5693
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- Another matching program
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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: Clinical experience in the US
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 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.