Dear Applicant,

We welcome your interest in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Selecting and being accepted at a residency program to match your desires and abilities is one of the most important milestones of your neurosurgical journey. You will find information about the University of Illinois at Chicago and our Department, with its clinical, teaching, and research facilities. Our educational mission aims at illuminating the path for knowledge and helping our trainees become active contributors to the science and practice of neurological surgery.

Our faculty, residents, and staff are available to help you gain a thorough understanding of our program and allow you to determine how our environment will enable you to become a leading member of the neurosurgical community. We look forward to assisting you in your quest to join this exciting field.

Fady T. Charbel, MD
Professor and Head