Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Neurosurgery Residency at Cedars-Sinai provides comprehensive neurological surgery training that combines the following: An outstanding faculty of practicing neurosurgeons, spinal surgeons, neuroradiologists and neurologists; state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic technologies; leading-edge research facilities; a renowned, regional Level 1 trauma center with a high volume and variety of patients; and two training tracks dependent on the residents' interest.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
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
1030160C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
50
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
5
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)
28
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
5
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 mentoring program
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1600513124
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
0
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Chirag
Middle Name
G
Last Name
Patil
Degrees
MD
Address
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
A6600
127 S San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.378804 34.074682)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Samantha
Last Name
Phu
Degrees
MPA
Address
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
A6600
127 S San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.378804 34.074682)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
97.40
% IMG
2.50
% DO
0.00
% Female
21.70
% Male
78.20
Total Physician
19
Total Non Physician
5
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
21.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 6 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $64,362 | 28 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $66,495 | 28 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $69,107 | 28 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $71,835 | 28 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $74,775 | 28 | 5 |
| Year 6 | $77,554 | 28 | 5 |
| Year 7 | $80,148 | 28 | 5 |
Total Positions
14
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
June Start Date
21
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
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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