Neurological SurgeryOtherSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

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

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

ACGME code
1602621043
Program director
David Daniels
Location
Rochester, Minnesota
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
296
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program is a other Neurological Surgery residency program in Rochester, Minnesota, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 296 applications and invited about 8.8% 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 17% 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 65 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.

  • 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: interviewed7%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
8.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women24%
  • Men76%
  • White52%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino21%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
David Daniels
Program coordinator
Bruce Kall
Coordinator phone
(507) 255-4768
Program phone
(507) 538-6545
Sponsoring institution
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education 200 First Street, S.W. Rochester, MN 55905 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 17% of residents at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) 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 Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program offer?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program offers 4 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program received 296 applications and interviewed about 8.8% 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 (Rochester) 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 (Rochester) 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 Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

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

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

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program is located at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education 200 First Street, S.W. Rochester, MN 55905. Its sponsoring institution is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

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

The program director is David Daniels. The program coordinator, Bruce Kall, is the usual contact for application questions.

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