University of Florida Program
About This Program
Outstanding quaternary care hospital with broad range of clinical and research opportunities. No standalone pediatric hospital so pediatric neurosurgery is intermingled during entire residency per resident interest level. #2 nationally in NIH funding for Neurosurgery departments. >4000 cases per year all staffed with residents. Near total autonomy as PGY 7 in elective enfolded training vs. transition to practice junior faculty year.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Justin David Hilliard, MD
University of Florida College of Medicin
Primary Program Contact
Amanda Glynn, MHS
Univ of Florida Coll of Med
Locations
1600 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
1600 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610-0326
1601 Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32602
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Sep 26, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 30, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Group life 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 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.