Neurosurgery Residency Program

1. Medical schools must be accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or meet the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts' approved medical school accreditation requirements.
2. Applicants must pass United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Steps 1, 2, and Clinical Skills (CS), or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) Levels 1, 2, and Performance Evaluation (PE), on the first attempt before submission of the rank order list.
3. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available. J-1 visa sponsorship through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) may be considered.

The University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Neurosurgery offers a comprehensive residency program that trains physicians in the diagnosis and surgical management of disorders affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. Residents gain experience in neurosurgical procedures, trauma care, neurocritical care, research, and patient management under faculty supervision.

1. Submit an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), following the program's application instructions.
2. Provide the required academic records, examination scores, personal statement, and letters of recommendation.
3. Selected applicants are invited for interviews.
4. Final selection is completed through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).