Neurological SurgeryOtherSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

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About Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program

ACGME code
1600300113
Program director
Bernard Bendok
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
278
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program is a other Neurological Surgery residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 278 applications and invited about 11.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% 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 75 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

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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: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed6%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
11.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Contact and location

Program director
Bernard Bendok
Program coordinator
Veronique Gabriel
Coordinator phone
(480) 574-5655
Program phone
(480) 342-4889
Sponsoring institution
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

5777 E. Mayo Boulevard Phoenix, AZ 85054 Open in Google Maps

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) 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 Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program offer?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program offers 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program received 278 applications and interviewed about 11.5% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) 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 Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program?

Applicants who sent Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program located?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program is located at 5777 E. Mayo Boulevard Phoenix, AZ 85054. Its sponsoring institution is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

Who is the program director of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program?

The program director is Bernard Bendok. The program coordinator, Veronique Gabriel, is the usual contact for application questions.

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