Neurological SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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About Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1600513124
Program director
Chirag Patil
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
290
Latest cycle
IMG residents
8.3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurological Surgery residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai 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 290 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8.3% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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

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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 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Contact and location

Program director
Chirag Patil
Program coordinator
Samantha Phu
Coordinator phone
(310) 423-9522
Program phone
(310) 423-7900
Sponsoring institution
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Department of Neurosurgery 127 S. San Vicente Blvd Neurosciences-A6600 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Open in Google Maps

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 8.3% of residents at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program offer?

Cedars-Sinai 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 Cedars-Sinai 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 Cedars-Sinai 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 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Cedars-Sinai 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 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program located?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is located at Department of Neurosurgery 127 S. San Vicente Blvd Neurosciences-A6600 Los Angeles, CA 90048. Its sponsoring institution is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

The program director is Chirag Patil. The program coordinator, Samantha Phu, is the usual contact for application questions.

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