Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Pittsburgh's Department of Neurological Surgery provides a seven-year residency program (PGY 1-7), recognized for its exceptional clinical and scientific education tailored for aspiring neurosurgeons. With a focus on patient care, education, and research, the program has achieved high rankings in clinical training and academic output. Residents benefit from extensive hands-on experiences at several UPMC hospitals and are assessed through established milestones. Thus, the program prides itself on producing future leaders in the field of neurological surgery.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
4 residents each year, currently approved to train 28 residents total (29 until June 30, 2025). No information on prelim or rural residents provided.
Program Website
Address
UPMC Presbyterian, Suite B-400, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Program Director
D. Kojo Hamilton, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The UPMC Department of Neurological Surgery residency program is approved for training 28 residents, with four residents per year, indicating a current roster of around four residents in the PGY-1 level. This program enjoys a prestigious reputation and has a long-standing history dating back to the late 1940s.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program focuses on training to maximize medical knowledge, build patient care skills, and provide for practice-based and systems-based learning. It also stresses professionalism, interpersonal and communication skills.
Application
Application Information can be found at /training/residency-program/application-information. There is also contact information available at /training/residency-program/contact-information. Deadlines and specific application requirements are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple locations including UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.
Fellowship
The UPMC Department of Neurological Surgery offers several fellowships for postgraduate options, including Complex/MIS Spine Deformity, Endoscopic/Open Skull Base, Endovascular Neurosurgery, Intraoperative Neuromonitoring, Neurocritical Care, Neurosurgical Oncology, Neurotrauma, Pediatric, Spine/Neurotrauma, Sports, and Stereotactic Radiosurgery/Functional fellowships. These fellowships may be associated with various specialties within the UPMC system and provide substantial options for graduates.
Resident Life
Overview
The UPMC Department of Neurological Surgery offers a seven-year (PGY 1-7) residency program that is internationally renowned as a training ground for exceptional neurosurgeons, focusing on patient care, education, and research. The program is ranked among the top residency programs in the country, with a strong commitment to professionalism and skills enhancement.
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# of Years of Program
7 years.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Focus on maximizing medical knowledge, building patient care skills, and providing for practice-based and systems-based learning.
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