Child NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

Child Neurology residency program in Rochester, Minnesota, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

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About Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

ACGME code
1852621053
Program director
Paul Youssef
Location
Rochester, Minnesota
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
136
Latest cycle
Interview rate
39.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16.7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in Rochester, Minnesota, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 136 applications and invited about 39.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Child Neurology programs, which interview about 33.7% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16.7% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 52 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
39.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Contact and location

Program director
Paul Youssef
Program coordinator
Susan Rand
Coordinator phone
(507) 422-9179
Program phone
(507) 284-3351
Sponsoring institution
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education Division of Child and Adolescent Neurology 200 First Street SW Rochester, MN 55905 Open in Google Maps

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program IMG-friendly?

About 16.7% of residents at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Child Neurology program has 17.8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program offer?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program offers 2 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program received 136 applications and interviewed about 39.7% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program located?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program is located at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education Division of Child and Adolescent Neurology 200 First Street SW Rochester, MN 55905. Its sponsoring institution is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

Who is the program director of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

The program director is Paul Youssef. The program coordinator, Susan Rand, is the usual contact for application questions.

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