Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program's strengths are our high clinical volume, diverse case types, and dedicated faculty notable for its breadth and depth of training. All our core faculty are fellowship-trained neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons who are experienced in surgical education. Our strongest case types include spine surgery, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, endovascular intervention, and skull base surgery with one of the highest volumes of acoustic neuromas in the country.
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
1303160C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
23
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
545
Minimum score
575
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)
55
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)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
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
Yes
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
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
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
26
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1602500134
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Boyd
Last Name
Richards
Degrees
DO
Address
MSU/ Ascension Providence Hospital
16001 W 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075-4803
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-83.205254 42.4577)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Melissa
Last Name
Surratt
Degrees
MD
Address
Ascension Providence Hosp
Neurological Surgery Pgm
16001 W Nine Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-83.205254 42.4577)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
28.60
% IMG
0.00
% DO
71.40
% Female
19.00
% Male
81.00
Total Physician
7
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
0.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.50
Call Schedule
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $58,697 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $60,473 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $62,374 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $64,021 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $66,249 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 6 | $67,952 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 7 | $68,713 | 15 | 5 |
Total Positions
14
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
July 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
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.apmeded.org/benefits-and-compensation