Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

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About Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1602400132
Program director
James Holsapple
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
310
Latest cycle
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 310 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Contact and location

Program director
James Holsapple
Program coordinator
Evan Phillipps
Coordinator phone
(617) 632-9513
Program phone
(617) 638-8994
Sponsoring institution
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

110 Francis St, Suite 9B Boston, MA 02115 Open in Google Maps

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 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 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program offer?

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program located?

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program is located at 110 Francis St, Suite 9B Boston, MA 02115. Its sponsoring institution is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program?

The program director is James Holsapple. The program coordinator, Evan Phillipps, is the usual contact for application questions.

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