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MaineHealth Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Portland, Maine, sponsored by MaineHealth.

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About MaineHealth Program

ACGME code
1602200002
Program director
Christopher Neal
Location
Portland, Maine
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
264
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

MaineHealth Program is a community-based Neurological Surgery residency program in Portland, Maine, sponsored by MaineHealth. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 264 applications and invited about 15.5% 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 minimum score
  • 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: interviewed13%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
15.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Neal
Program coordinator
Frederica Jackson
Coordinator phone
(207) 662-2515
Program phone
(202) 491-8991
Sponsoring institution
MaineHealth

22 Bramhall St Portland, ME 04102 Open in Google Maps

MaineHealth Program: frequently asked questions

Does MaineHealth Program sponsor visas?

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

Is MaineHealth Program IMG-friendly?

MaineHealth 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 MaineHealth Program offer?

MaineHealth Program offers 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is MaineHealth Program?

MaineHealth Program received 264 applications and interviewed about 15.5% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for MaineHealth Program?

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

Applicants who sent MaineHealth Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 13%.

Where is MaineHealth Program located?

MaineHealth Program is located at 22 Bramhall St Portland, ME 04102. Its sponsoring institution is MaineHealth.

Who is the program director of MaineHealth Program?

The program director is Christopher Neal. The program coordinator, Frederica Jackson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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