Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Emory University School of Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Atlanta, Georgia, sponsored by Emory University School of Medicine.

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About Emory University School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1601221020
Program director
Jonathan Grossberg
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
392
Latest cycle
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Emory University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Atlanta, Georgia, sponsored by Emory University School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 392 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% 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 46 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.

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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
4
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs12%

Demographics

  • Women32%
  • Men68%
  • White40%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other12%

Contact and location

Program director
Jonathan Grossberg
Program coordinator
Amy Reynolds
Coordinator phone
(404) 778-5339
Program phone
(404) 778-1398
Sponsoring institution
Emory University School of Medicine

The Emory Clinic 1365 Clifton Road Bldg B, Ste 6200 Atlanta, GA 30322 Open in Google Maps

Emory University School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Emory University School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Emory University School of Medicine 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 Emory University School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 12% of residents at Emory University School of Medicine 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Emory University School of Medicine Program offer?

Emory University School of Medicine Program offers 4 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Emory University School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Emory University School of Medicine Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Emory University School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Emory University School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Emory University School of Medicine Program located?

Emory University School of Medicine Program is located at The Emory Clinic 1365 Clifton Road Bldg B, Ste 6200 Atlanta, GA 30322. Its sponsoring institution is Emory University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Emory University School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Jonathan Grossberg. The program coordinator, Amy Reynolds, is the usual contact for application questions.

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