Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Neurosurgery Program at Henry Ford is designed to prepare residents for careers as surgeons, clinicians, academicians and future leaders. We have an excellent volume, mix and complexity of cases; commitment to the acquisition of new technologies; humanistic, nationally recognized, academically productive faculty; and an amazing, diverse resident group who support and enjoy working with one another. Their education is fully supported including resourced anatomy labs and research support.
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
1300160C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
48
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
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
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)
76
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
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
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
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
30
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
52
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1602511040
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
28
0
0
26
26
Program Director
First Name
Ian
Last Name
Lee
Degrees
MD, BS
Address
Henry Ford Health
Department of Neurosurgery, K-11
2799 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48202-2608
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-83.084769 42.367765)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Ashley
Last Name
Johnson
Degrees
MD
Address
Henry Ford Health
Dept of Neurosurgery, K-11
2799 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48202-2608
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-83.084769 42.367765)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
9.70
% Male
90.30
Total Physician
15
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
6.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 5 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $64,126 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $66,515 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $68,902 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $71,291 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $74,210 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $77,166 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 7 | $80,342 | 28 | 999 |
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
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
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.henryford.com/hcp/med-ed/residencies-fellowships/applicant-info/med-ed-policies