Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) is dedicated to providing a comprehensive residency training program focused on developing skilled neurosurgeons. With a strong emphasis on competency-based training and a commitment to compassionate care, the faculty and staff are deeply engaged in advancing medical education and neurological surgery. The program offers extensive operative experience across a variety of procedures, ranging from spinal interventions to complex vascular surgeries, ensuring a well-rounded training experience for residents.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) does not explicitly mention its IMG friendliness, but it is common for many programs to accept international medical graduates as long as they meet certain criteria, such as obtaining ECFMG certification.
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Categorical Positions (detail)
The Neurosurgery Residency Program provides extensive operative experience in various cases, including spinal and vascular procedures.
Program Website
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One Illini Drive, Peoria, IL 61605
Program Director
Dr. Tsung
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster and specific details about PGY-1 residents have not been disclosed, however, the program typically welcomes residents from diverse backgrounds including both domestic and international medical schools.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our Neurological Surgery Residency Program provides extensive operative experience in various cases, including spinal and vascular procedures.
Application
Applications for the residency program are accepted through the ERAS system. The deadline for submission is December 1st. Interviews will be conducted in January and February. Candidates must submit a personal statement, a CV, and three letters of recommendation.
# of Locations
Various clinical settings that include advanced medical facilities and diverse patient populations.
Fellowship
The program allows residents to pursue fellowship opportunities. While specific fellowships are not detailed, residents typically can pursue subspecialties in neurological surgery post-graduation. Recent graduates may have opportunities to work in various renowned institutions in subspecialties involving spinal surgery, vascular surgery, and more.
Resident Life
Overview
Our educational approach revolves around competency-based training, ensuring a strong focus on learner performance in achieving specific curricular goals and objectives. This dedication allows us to offer exceptional training to the future generation of neurological surgeons.
On Call Schedule
Commitment to delivering compassionate and technologically advanced medical care
# of Years of Program
The residency program typically spans 7 years, incorporating rotations through different specialties and aspects of neurological surgery.
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Alumni
Alumni of the neurosurgery residency program often pursue fellowships in subspecialties such as pediatric neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and endovascular neurosurgery. Many alumni hold positions at prestigious institutions nationally and internationally, with a notable number remaining in the Midwest.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Education and commitment to both clinical and basic research.
PGY-1 Salary
For the 2024-2025 academic year, the salary for first-year residents (PGY-1) is $60,000.
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are entitled to four weeks (20 working days) of vacation time per year. Unused vacation time cannot be carried over to the next year, and residents must request vacation in advance, subject to program requirements.