Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Department of Neurological Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital offers a comprehensive 7-year neurosurgery residency program aimed at training outstanding academic and clinical neurosurgeons. Residents receive broad exposure to a variety of operative procedures and complex cases, fostering a high level of surgical expertise. The program emphasizes early and frequent participation in surgeries, ensuring that residents develop confidence and skill. With a robust faculty and a supportive learning environment, graduates are well-prepared for fellowship training and independent practice.
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Extremely Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program appears to be IMG-friendly, though explicit statistics on IMG applicants are not provided. The program accepts ECFMG certification as a necessary element for eligibility for international graduates, which suggests a welcome for IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
3 residents per year
Program Website
Address
909 Walnut Street, Clinical Office Building 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Program Director
Christopher Farrell, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are 3 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the program, indicating a focused cohort size for individualized training and mentorship in neurosurgery.
PGY-1 MD
3
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents serve as integral parts of our department, encouraged to get to the operating room early and often to gain experience with a wide range of complex cases, producing publications throughout their training.
Application
Applications are accepted only through ERAS. We participate in the National Residency Match Program and use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
# of Locations
Multiple clinic and hospital locations across Philadelphia.
Fellowship
The neurosurgery residency program at Thomas Jefferson University offers exposure to numerous avenues post-residency, including fellowship opportunities in highly competitive subspecialties. Graduates have pursued positions in fellowships and faculty roles across the country, indicating strong post-graduate prospects.
Resident Life
Overview
The residency program at the Department of Neurological Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital prides itself on a storied history and is one of the leading neurosurgical centers in the country, known for training excellent academic and clinical neurosurgeons with a broad exposure to diverse operative procedures.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
7 years, with the current resident cohort being a tight-knit group.
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Alumni
Our graduates have gone on to pursue highly-coveted fellowship training and faculty positions across the country.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation