Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Neurological Surgery residency in Weston, FL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Seven-year Cleveland Clinic Florida neurosurgery residency in Weston with one position per year and a faculty of 15 full-time surgeons. PGY-1 includes basic neuroscience and 12 weeks of neurointensive care, PGY-2 is inpatient neurosurgery, PGY-5 includes trauma at Broward Health, pediatrics at Nicklaus Children's and endovascular at Weston, PGY-6 is the chief year and PGY-7 is elective.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Weekly neurosurgical conference on Tuesdays, daily noon neuroscience lectures, joint subspecialty conferences with Ohio, surgical workshops and journal clubs.
- After the chief year residents may take a CAST-accredited fellowship, do full-time research or earn an MPH or MBA; PGY-7 can be an enfolded fellowship in skull base or advanced spine surgery.
- Benefits include partial health and dental coverage, disability insurance, free scrubs and white coats, a book fund, loupes in PGY-1, up to $1,500 for one conference a year and three weeks of vacation.
- Applicants need three letters including neurosurgery experience, a USMLE score of at least 240 and neurosurgery research; applications go through ERAS and the NRMP.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $69,106.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $71,470.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $73,994.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $76,889.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $80,608.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $84,180.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $89,204.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $90,521.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-9 | 2026-2027 | $91,657.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact email (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Contact phone (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program length (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program director (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Positions per year (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Highlights (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Hoon Choi, MD, PhD, FAANS
- Program coordinator
- Yamila DeLeon
- Address
- 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Weston, FL 33331
- deleony@ccf.org
- Phone
- 954.498.6844
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Neurological Surgery residency training
Neurological Surgery residency training typically lasts 7 years.
Among the longest residencies; most applicants have substantial neurosurgery exposure and research before applying.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Neurological Surgery residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Neurological Surgery residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 7 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Neurological Surgery residency offer?
The directory records 1 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Neurological Surgery residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.