Neurological Surgery
Specialty
Specialty Training
| Academic year | 2024 |
| Number of accredited programs | 123 |
| Length of accredited training | 7 |
| Minimum number of prior years required | 0 |
| Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion | yes |
| Average number of PY1 interviews | 40.8 |
| Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview | 70% |
| Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview | 14% |
| Total number of active residents/fellows | 1,613 |
| Average number of residents/fellows | 13.9 |
| Average percent female | 27% |
| Average percent international medical graduates | 7% |
| Average percent DOs | 2% |
| Average number of full-time physician faculty | 19.2 |
| Average number of part-time physician faculty | 0.6 |
| Average percent female full-time physician faculty | 17% |
| Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow | 1.3 |
| Average hours on duty per week | 73 |
| Average maximum consecutive hours on duty | 20 |
| Average days off duty per week | 1.1 |
| Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics | 14% |
| Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings | 4% |
| Average resident/fellow compensation | $68,028.89 |
| Average number of days of vacation | 21 |
Combined Training Programs
Graduates' Career Plans
In 2024, 187 residents or fellows completed training in Neurological Surgery. Program directors knew of the plans of 171 (91.4%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
| Completing training | 187 |
| With known plans | 171 (91.4%) |
| Pursuing more training | 93 (54.4%) |
| Practicing in the US | 34 (19.9%) |
| Group practice | 26 (76.5%) |
| In same specialty | 34 (100%) |
| In same state as program | 10 (29.4%) |
| In NHSC or similar underserved area | 1 (2.9%) |
| Academician | 39 (22.8%) |
| Full-time | 39 (100%) |
| Military | 4 (2.3%) |
| Non-clinical research | 0 (0%) |
| Non-medical career/left country | 1 (0.6%) |
| Unemployed | 0 (0%) |