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Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Camden, New Jersey, sponsored by Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital.

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About Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program

ACGME code
1604100136
Program director
Saniya Godil
Location
Camden, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
305
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Camden, New Jersey, sponsored by Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 305 applications and invited about 14.1% 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 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • 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: interviewed13%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed15%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
14.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates100%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Saniya Godil
Program coordinator
Saniya Godil
Coordinator phone
(615) 693-7197
Sponsoring institution
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital

Neurosurgery Residency Program 101 Haddon Ave Suite 407 Camden, NJ 08103 Open in Google Maps

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital 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 Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program offer?

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program received 305 applications and interviewed about 14.1% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital 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 Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 13%.

Where is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program located?

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program is located at Neurosurgery Residency Program 101 Haddon Ave Suite 407 Camden, NJ 08103. Its sponsoring institution is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?

The program director is Saniya Godil. The program coordinator, Saniya Godil, is the usual contact for application questions.

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