Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Neurological Surgery Residency at the University of Iowa is a prestigious seven-year ACGME-accredited program dedicated to training highly skilled neurosurgeons. The program emphasizes surgical and scientific training, clinical competence, and development through rigorous coursework and mentorship by accomplished faculty. Graduates are well-equipped for certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS), aiming to build future leaders in academic neurosurgery.
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Extremely Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Neurological Surgery Residency does not have explicit information regarding IMG applicants or acceptance rates. However, since it is an ACGME-accredited program, international medical graduates may be eligible if they meet the general requirements for residency positions and are able to obtain ECFMG certification. Visa sponsorship options are typically available for IMGs based on institutional policies.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program is a seven-year ACGME-accredited program.
Program Website
Address
200 Hawkins Drive, 1800 John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP), Iowa City, IA 52242
Program Director
Kathy Escher
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Current Residents
Overview
The current number of residents, including both MD and DO, is not specified; thus, this information is currently unknown.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents are expected to develop clinical competence by assimilating the teaching provided by the faculty, maintaining an active reading plan for neurosurgical sciences, practicing their clinical and surgical skills, and attending the educational activities offered by the program. Residents are periodically assessed throughout the seven-year program. The program is designed in accordance with ACGME core competencies. Residents who complete the program are eligible for certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS).
Application
The program requires submission of application materials through the ERAS system. Key dates include: - Application Deadline: Varies annually; please check the official site for current deadlines. - Interview dates are scheduled after the application review process. Specific interview dates will be communicated to selected candidates.
# of Locations
Multiple hospital locations in Iowa City, IA
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The Neurological Surgery Residency at the University of Iowa is a seven-year ACGME-accredited program that is committed to providing the highest quality surgical and scientific training to graduating medical students who have shown the greatest potential to be future leaders of academic neurosurgery.
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# of Years of Program
7 years
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Alumni
Alumni of the program often pursue fellowships in areas such as Neurocritical Care and Pediatric Neurosurgery. Many graduates take positions in academic settings or join established private practices, mainly in the Midwest but some also work on coasts.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers stipends and benefits that compare with top programs in the country.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Residents are entitled to four weeks of paid vacation per year, with an additional holiday for educational leave. Unused vacation days may be carried over to the next academic year, subject to approval.