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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee skull base neurosurgery in the United States is $43,530.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,000.00 and $51,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectTrainee Skull Base NeurosurgeryNeurosurgery Resident
CredentialsMedical degree, neurosurgery residency, specialized skull base trainingMedical degree, general neurosurgery residency
Work EnvironmentSpecialized surgical teams, skull base surgery units, academic hospitalsGeneral neurosurgery departments, hospitals, academic centers
Employer & IndustryHospitals, academic medical centers focusing on skull base proceduresHospitals, academic institutions providing broad neurosurgery training
Focus & ResponsibilitiesLearning skull base techniques, assisting in complex surgeries, gaining specialized skillsBroad neurosurgical training, managing diverse neurological cases

While both roles involve neurosurgical training, Trainee Skull Base Neurosurgery focuses on specialized skull base procedures, whereas Neurosurgery Residents gain comprehensive neurosurgical experience across various neurological conditions.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Skull Base Neurosurgery job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,530 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Skull Base Neurosurgeon

Tenet Health

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Tenet Healthcare rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 354 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

697th of 893 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Tenet Healthcare and DMC Medical Group are seeking a fellowship-trained skull base neurosurgeon to join a nationally recognized academic medical center in Detroit. This role offers a mixed practice of general neurosurgery and skull base procedures within a newly established, fully accredited Neuro Critical Care Fellowship program. The position provides extensive resources, including hospital privileges across five DMC facilities and robust support infrastructure, allowing for high-level practice and research pursuits.

Practice Info

  • Nationally recognized academic medical center
  • Newly established, fully accredited Neuro Critical Care Fellowship program
  • Primary practice location: DMC Neurosurgery Clinic at Harper Hospital (downtown Detroit)
  • Hospital privileges at all 5 DMC facilities
  • PACS imaging on-site, directly connected to the hospital
  • Supportive ancillary staff and in-house billing, coding, and collections

Responsibilities

  • Perform general neurosurgery and skull base procedures
  • Participate in research

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation through a full-time employed model

Benefits

  • Physician time off including vacation and CME allowance
  • Marketing support, website development, and practice management services handled for you
  • Malpractice insurance provided, including tail coverage
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Free parking at all DMC facilities

Shift & Schedule

  • Typical schedule: 3-4 clinic days and 1-2 OR/procedure/call days per week
  • Shared call among 5 providers with 8 NPs supporting inpatient rounds 24/7

Requirements

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board eligible or board certified in neurological surgery
  • Completion of an accredited skull base fellowship required
  • Michigan medical license, or eligibility to obtain licensure in the State of Michigan
  • 3-5 years of clinical experience post-training

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