Neurosurgery Residency – How to Apply

Application Deadline

All materials should be received by September 29, 2021.

Virtual Informational Sessions

Virtual “Meet and Greets” with current neurosurgery residents, as well as Neurosurgery Residency Program Director, Dr. Eldad Hadar, and Associate Program Director, Dr. Carolyn Quinsey, will be held on August 29th and September 12th. Space is limited. Sign up for your spot and learn more about what you can expect during our virtual meet and greets here –>

2021 Virtual Interview Dates

October 11, 12, 13
All neurosurgery residency interviews will be conducted virtually this year.

If you would like to meet virtually with one of our neurosurgery residents prior to the application deadline, please email our Neurosurgery Residency Administrator, Julie Seger, at julie_seger@med.unc.edu.

Requirements

• Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS):
  We accept applications through ERAS. You may contact your medical school or consult the ERAS web site for additional information regarding the process.
• National Residency Matching Program (NRMP)
  Neurosurgery resident applicants must register with the NRMP. Our program code is 1900160C0.
• Additional Requirements:
  1. Three letters of recommendation, at least one from a neurosurgeon
  2. Scores from Step 1 of the USMLE
  3. Personal Statement
  4. Transcripts
  5. Dean’s letter – available by October 1st

Foreign Applicants

UNC Hospitals will consider applications of those who have been issued a J-1 Visa and who hold a current ECFMG Certificate.

Contact Information

Questions regarding the application and interview process as well as general program questions may be directed to Dr. Eldad Hadar, Dr. Carolyn Quinsey or Julie Seger. Contact them through Julie at:

julie_seger@med.unc.edu
Phone: (919) 445-0627
Fax: (919) 843-6520

UNC Department of Neurosurgery
170 Manning Drive, CB# 7060
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7060