Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our practice is located at University of Missouri Health Care, which encompasses University Hospital and Clinics, Women's and Children's Hospital, and Ellis Fischel Cancer Center; and Harry S Truman Memorial Veteran's Hospital. Residents participate in busy and varied clinical neurosurgical practices as well as a diverse didactic curriculum, a dedicated research year, culminating in a 12-month chief residency year. Clinical care encompasses the range of neurosurgical diseases.
Total Program Size
1
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
1994160C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
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
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)
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
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
50
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
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
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
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not 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
1602821045
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
99
17
35
Program Director
First Name
Farhan
Last Name
Siddiq
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Missouri Hosps and Clinics
MC314 McHaney Hall
1 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-92.327384 38.938273)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Darcey
Last Name
Snethen
Address
Univ of Missouri Health Care
Neurological Surgery MC314 McHaney Hall
1 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-92.327384 38.938273)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
76.10
% IMG
19.00
% DO
4.70
% Female
9.50
% Male
90.40
Total Physician
6
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
0.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $60,658 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $63,178 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $65,414 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $68,636 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $71,778 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $74,997 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 7 | $77,986 | 28 | 999 |
Total Positions
7
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
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://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/hrm/hr400/hr407