Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our Neurosurgery Residency Program offers a robust, well-rounded education with exposure to all key neurosurgical disciplines. Residents gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge procedures and techniques, preparing them for leadership roles in academic and clinical neurosurgery. This program offers an ideal environment for those passionate about advancing the field of neurological surgery.
Total Program Size
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1015160C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
41
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
5
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
60
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
52
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1600321112
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
R
Middle Name
John
Last Name
Hurlbert
Degrees
MD, PhD
Address
University of Arizona College of Medicin
Department of Neurosurgery PO Box 245070
1501 N Campbell Ave Rm 4303
Tucson, AZ 85724-5070
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-110.946647 32.24042)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Julie
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Schippers
Address
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Dept of Neurosurgery PO Box 245070
1501 N Campbell Ave 4303
Tucson, AZ 85724-0001
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-110.946647 32.24042)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
51.80
% IMG
35.10
% DO
13.10
% Female
4.20
% Male
95.80
Total Physician
15
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
40.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array | |
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $66,500 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $69,000 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $72,000 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $76,000 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $79,750 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $83,750 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 7 | $89,750 | 20 | 999 |
Total Positions
8
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://medicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/2024-08/Vacation%20and%20Leaves%20of%20Absence%20Policy.pdf
First Year Positions
2
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
On
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Min number of specialty-specific letters of evaluation recommendations
1
Max number of specialty-specific letters of evaluation recommendations
4
Required supplemental information
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On