Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
One of the broadest neurosurgical training experiences available, in a spectacularly beautiful and livable locale. Maximal hands-on surgery. Robust academic schedule. Great research and teaching experiences. Full funding for educational activities. We greatly value and promote esprit, industry, collaboration, compassion, intellectual curiosity, and critical thinking.
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
1748160C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
58
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
1.50
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
10
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
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
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
Resident Shares Cost
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
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
150
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
52
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1605100092
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
0
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Mark
Middle Name
R
Last Name
Witcher
Degrees
MD, PhD
Address
Inst of Orthopaedics and Neurosciences
Neurosurgery Pgm
2331 Franklin Rd SW
Roanoke, VA 24014
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-79.947198 37.261805)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Erica
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Smith
Degrees
BS
Address
Inst of Orthopaedics and Neurosciences
Neurosurgery Pgm
2331 Franklin Rd SW
Roanoke, VA 24014
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-79.947198 37.261805)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
31.50
% IMG
4.70
% DO
63.60
% Female
9.50
% Male
90.40
Total Physician
13
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
23.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 52 | ||
| Year | 52 | ||
| Year | 52 | ||
| Year | 52 | ||
| Year | 52 | ||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $61,616 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $63,770 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $66,100 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $68,915 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $72,495 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $75,791 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 7 | $78,024 | 21 | 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-site child care
Subsidized child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
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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