Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Roanoke, Virginia, sponsored by Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

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About Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1605100092
Program director
Mark Witcher
Location
Roanoke, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
293
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Roanoke, Virginia, sponsored by Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 293 applications and invited about 15.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
15.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates33%
  • US DO graduates67%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Mark Witcher
Program coordinator
Erica Smith
Coordinator phone
(540) 512-1439
Program phone
(540) 759-6919
Sponsoring institution
Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences 2331 Franklin Road SW Roanoke, VA 24014 Open in Google Maps

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program offer?

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program?

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program received 293 applications and interviewed about 15.7% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Where is Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program located?

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program is located at Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences 2331 Franklin Road SW Roanoke, VA 24014. Its sponsoring institution is Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Mark Witcher. The program coordinator, Erica Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.