Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Neurosurgery Residency Program at The University of Vermont Medical Center offers a unique training experience built on exceptional clinical exposure, close mentorship, and an outstanding quality of life. As Vermont's only tertiary academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center, we care for a broad rural referral population with diverse neurosurgical pathology. Our small program, with one resident per year, fosters close collaboration among residents and faculty, individualized training, and graduated autonomy. Residents develop into outstanding neurosurgeons while enjoying the supportive culture and exceptional lifestyle that make Vermont a special place to live and train.
Total Program Size
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
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
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
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)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
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
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
52
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1605021101
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
0
99
48
Program Director
First Name
Katrina
Last Name
Ducis
Degrees
MD, BS
Address
The University of Vermont Medical Center
Neurosurgery Residency Program
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401-1473
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.194234 44.479528)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jenna
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Haskins
Degrees
BS
Address
Univ of Vermont Med Ctr
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401-1473
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.192464 44.476753)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
83.30
% IMG
16.70
% DO
0.00
% Female
66.70
% Male
33.30
Total Physician
5
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
20.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $74,805 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $78,358 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $82,079 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $85,978 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $90,062 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 6 | $94,340 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 7 | $98,821 | 20 | 5 |
Total Positions
7
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
June Start Date
1
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://d2ubrtwy6ww54e.cloudfront.net/www.uvmhealth.org/assets/2024-02/uvmmc-gme-29-family-medical-leave.pdf?VersionId=rRStAEuXwLcrK27Wj3cfvh5.gk4M3_zL
First Year Positions
1
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Specialty Universal Dates
On
Open House
Off
Second Look
On
Does not offer open house or second look
Off
Program Director
Off
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
Off
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
On
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
Off
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off