Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Neurosurgery Residency is an intensive training program that emphasizes surgical decision-making, critical medical thinking, hands-on surgical experience, neuroscience research, and teaching. This program is known for its rigorous training, competitive applicant pool, and integration with prestigious institutions such as VTCSOM and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion. The residency aims to produce ethical and adaptable neurosurgeons who are prepared for leading roles in their field.
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Extremely Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Neurosurgery Residency offers training opportunities for graduates of both allopathic (M.D.) and osteopathic (D.O.) medical schools. The program became ACGME accredited in 2017, indicating eligibility for both U.S. and international graduates. Positions are highly competitive, with current acceptance being one applicant per year, suggesting a strong indication of IMG inclusivity, especially after its recognition for training osteopathic graduates previously.
Categorical Positions
1
Categorical Positions (detail)
Only one applicant is accepted per year, though it is anticipated that by 2025, two applicants will be accepted per year.
Program Website
Address
2331 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke, VA 24014, United States
Program Director
Mark Witcher, MD, PhD
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the program accepts one resident each year, which was previously limited to graduates of osteopathic schools until the program obtained ACGME accreditation in 2017, thus expanding it to graduates of all medical schools. The residency is highly competitive, attracting top medical students. The recent communications from the program director emphasize the comprehensive training and research opportunities available.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program emphasizes surgical decision-making, critical medical thinking, neuroscience research, teaching, and hands-on surgical experience, with rigorous conference and lecture schedules.
Application
The application process for the Neurosurgery Residency includes submission of an application via ERAS, although specific deadlines are not mentioned in the text. The program only accepts one applicant per year, with an anticipated increase to two by 2025. Additional details on interview dates and prerequisites were not provided in the text.
# of Locations
Multiple clinic and hospital locations in Roanoke, Virginia.
Fellowship
The residency program emphasizes producing well-rounded neurosurgeons with the skills necessary for various subspecialties. Graduates are competitive for positions in subspecialties such as complex spinal surgery, endovascular neurosurgery, functional surgery, neurotrauma, neuro-oncology, pediatric neurosurgery, peripheral nerve surgery, and skull base surgery. This suggests significant fellowship opportunities post-residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The Carilion Clinic Virginia Tech Carilion Neurosurgery Residency offers a first-rate training experience with facilities, patient base, neuroscience focus, support, research opportunities, and faculty.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program is typically completed in 7 years, with plans to eventually accept two applicants per year by 2025.
Housing
Details regarding housing options for residents are not specified in the text.
Alumni
Information on alumni is not provided in the text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
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