Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program
About This Program
Our Neurosurgery Residency Program offers hands-on experience with diverse patient populations, including trauma, neuro-oncology, and complex spinal disorders. Residents work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with access to cutting-edge technology and techniques. We emphasize research opportunities, and our program is deeply integrated into a community-based academic hospital with strong ties to the surrounding region.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ian Lee, MD
Henry Ford Health
Primary Program Contact
Ashley Johnson, MD
Henry Ford Health
Locations
Henry Ford Health
Department of Neurosurgery, K-11
2799 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48202-2608
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5737
2799 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48202-2608
1505 Simpson St
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
4012 Mckim Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22908
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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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: 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
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 5, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 4, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 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.