Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Arizona's Department of Neurosurgery offers a seven-year integrated residency program specializing in clinical neurosurgery, which encompasses diverse surgical diseases. The training occurs at two Tucson facilities with mentorship from board-certified neurosurgical faculty. The curriculum emphasizes a balanced professional and personal life, catering to individual resident strengths and interests in both clinical and research domains. Residents engage in hands-on training amidst a high volume of surgical cases, supported by research funding and participation in various educational initiatives.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program described accepts new residents every year, and there is no explicit mention of IMG-friendly criteria in the overview. However, since it participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and utilizes the Electronic Resident Application Service (ERAS), it likely accepts IMG applicants due to the widespread use among various residency programs. Information regarding visa sponsorship and specific IMG statistics is not provided, suggesting that further inquiry may be required for IMGs considering this program.
Categorical Positions
1
Categorical Positions (detail)
One resident per year
Program Website
Address
PO Box 245070, 1501 N Campbell Avenue, Room 4303, Tucson, Arizona, 85724-5070
Program Director
Travis Dumont, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program has 1 current PGY-1 resident. The program accepts only one new resident each year, maintaining a solid structure for personal attention and development.
PGY-1 MD
1
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Includes active research encouraged during all years of training, supplemented with a year dedicated to research efforts, covering recruitment in clinical trials, enrollment of clinical registries, clinical research, and translational research.
Application
The program participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and the Electronic Resident Application Service (ERAS).
# of Locations
2
Fellowship
The program promotes active research throughout the residency, with opportunities for dedicated research years and participation in national meetings. However, no specific fellowships or post-graduation career paths were outlined in the provided text. Residents are encouraged to pursue subspecialty fellowships, although details on associated institutions or specialties are not specified.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Arizona Department of Neurosurgery offers a seven-year, fully integrated program of training and research in clinical neurosurgery that covers the full spectrum of neurosurgical disease.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
7
Housing
Alumni
Not mentioned
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Full funding for national meetings, research training, balance of professional and personal life.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation