Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

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About Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1603521051
Program director
Reza Yassari
Location
Bronx, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
341
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 341 applications and invited about 14.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

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 80 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 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: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed23%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed10%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
14.4%
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 IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White50%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Reza Yassari
Program coordinator
David Altschul
Coordinator phone
(718) 920-7476
Program phone
(773) 307-0019
Sponsoring institution
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine

111 East 210th Street Bronx, NY 10467 Open in Google Maps

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College 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 Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 17% of residents at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College 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 Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program offer?

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program?

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program received 341 applications and interviewed about 14.4% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine 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 Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 3%.

Where is Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program located?

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program is located at 111 East 210th Street Bronx, NY 10467. Its sponsoring institution is Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Reza Yassari. The program coordinator, David Altschul, is the usual contact for application questions.

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