Neurological SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Weston, Florida, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

About Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program

ACGME code
1601100004
Program director
Hoon Choi
Location
Weston, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
271
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.7%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurological Surgery residency program in Weston, Florida, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 271 applications and invited about 10.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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 scores of interviewed applicants

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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: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
1
Positions filled
1
Applications received
271
Interview rate
10.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
No
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Contact and location

Program director
Hoon Choi
Program coordinator
Diana Nino
Coordinator phone
(954) 270-2858
Program phone
(954) 498-6844
Sponsoring institution
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd Weston, FL 33331 Open in Google Maps

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston 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.

How many residency positions does Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program offer?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program offers 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program received 271 applications and interviewed about 10.7% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. 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 Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program?

Applicants who sent Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 4%.

Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program located?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program is located at 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd Weston, FL 33331. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program?

The program director is Hoon Choi. The program coordinator, Diana Nino, is the usual contact for application questions.

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