Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Johns Hopkins University Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

About Johns Hopkins University Program

ACGME code
1602321034
Program director
Judy Huang
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
281
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Johns Hopkins University Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by Johns Hopkins 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 281 applications and invited about 18.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% 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 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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
Positions filled
4
Applications received
281
Interview rate
18.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Virtual interviews
No
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women21%
  • Men79%
  • White54%
  • Asian46%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Judy Huang
Program coordinator
Cecilia Young
Coordinator phone
(667) 306-8075
Program phone
(410) 502-5767
Sponsoring institution
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery 1800 Orleans Street, Zayed 6115-F Baltimore, MD 21287 Open in Google Maps

Johns Hopkins University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Johns Hopkins University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Johns Hopkins University 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 Johns Hopkins University Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at Johns Hopkins University 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 Johns Hopkins University Program offer?

Johns Hopkins University Program offers 4 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Johns Hopkins University Program?

Johns Hopkins University Program received 281 applications and interviewed about 18.1% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Johns Hopkins University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Johns Hopkins University 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.

Do program signals help at Johns Hopkins University Program?

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

Where is Johns Hopkins University Program located?

Johns Hopkins University Program is located at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery 1800 Orleans Street, Zayed 6115-F Baltimore, MD 21287. Its sponsoring institution is Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Johns Hopkins University Program?

The program director is Judy Huang. The program coordinator, Cecilia Young, is the usual contact for application questions.

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