Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The BIDMC Neurosurgical Residency Program is a comprehensive seven-year training program designed for the treatment of complex neurologic conditions. Established in collaboration with Boston Medical Center, residents train primarily at BIDMC and BMC, with additional time at Boston Children's Hospital, ensuring extensive exposure to a diverse patient population and advanced surgical techniques. The program particularly emphasizes research, integrating a year dedicated solely to this pursuit. With a commitment to providing multidisciplinary training, this residency prepares participants to excel in neurosurgery within a fast-paced medical environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The BIDMC Neurosurgical Residency Program is not explicit in mentioning IMG-friendly aspects, as the text doesn't provide details on 'International Medical Graduates,' 'IMG acceptance rate,' or 'ECFMG certification.' However, considering that the program accepts a variety of residents including those from top medical schools across the U.S., it is generally considered accessible to qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, including IMGs, but specific confirmation is needed from the program.
Categorical Positions
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Categorical Positions (detail)
The combined BIDMC/BMC Neurosurgical Residency Program will have a total of seven residents, starting with one resident each year.
Program Website
Address
110 Francis Street, Suite 9B, Boston, MA 02215
Program Director
James Holsapple, MD, Chief of Neurosurgery, Boston Medical Center
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there is 1 PGY-1 resident enrolled in the Neurosurgical Residency Program at BIDMC, who graduated from a medical school in the United States.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program is a seven-year training program combining experiences at BIDMC and BMC, along with rotations at Boston Children’s Hospital and research opportunities.
Application
The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Neurological Surgery Residency Program participates in ERAS, the Electronic Residency Application Service. The program selects interns through the National Resident Matching Program. Deadline for receipt of all application documents is November 1. All applicants are required to pass USMLE Step-2 before starting in a first-year position.
# of Locations
Residents train at three medical centers: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, and Boston Children’s Hospital.
Fellowship
The residency program offers fellowship opportunities including the Endovascular & Operative Neurovascular Fellowship and the Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship. Recent graduates have pursued various fellowships affiliated with institutions such as Boston University and Boston Medical Center.
Resident Life
Overview
BIDMC's Neurosurgical Residency Program offers a unique opportunity to train at three of the busiest medical centers in New England, focusing on complex neurologic conditions.
On Call Schedule
The program provides a wide range of benefits, including malpractice insurance coverage, on-call meals, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
# of Years of Program
The program length is discussed in terms of seven years.
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Alumni
This text did not provide specific details about alumni of the program or their subsequent career paths.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Resident salaries are similar for all members of the Council of Boston Teaching Hospitals; the program provides malpractice insurance coverage, on-call meals, opportunities to purchase health and life insurance, and vacation leave.
PGY-1 Salary
Resident salaries are similar for all members of the Council of Boston Teaching Hospitals; rates are adjusted annually to account for cost of living.
Vacation
Each intern is allotted three weeks’ vacation; all higher level residents are allotted four vacation weeks per year. In addition, the program has a liberal leave of absence policy for residents who are new parents or require medical leave.