Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Ohio State University Hospital Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by Ohio State University Hospital.

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About Ohio State University Hospital Program

ACGME code
1603821067
Program director
Andrew Grossbach
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
359
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Ohio State University Hospital Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by Ohio State University Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 359 applications and invited about 14.8% 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 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed8%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
14.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women16%
  • Men84%
  • White84%
  • Asian21%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Andrew Grossbach
Program coordinator
Sarah Hallam
Coordinator phone
(614) 209-5221
Program phone
(614) 293-5444
Sponsoring institution
Ohio State University Hospital

N-1022 Doan Hall 410 West 10th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210-1240 Open in Google Maps

Ohio State University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Ohio State University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Ohio State University Hospital 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 Ohio State University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Ohio State University Hospital 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Ohio State University Hospital Program offer?

Ohio State University Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Ohio State University Hospital Program?

Ohio State University Hospital Program received 359 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Ohio State University Hospital Program?

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

Applicants who sent Ohio State University Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 3%.

Where is Ohio State University Hospital Program located?

Ohio State University Hospital Program is located at N-1022 Doan Hall 410 West 10th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210-1240. Its sponsoring institution is Ohio State University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Ohio State University Hospital Program?

The program director is Andrew Grossbach. The program coordinator, Sarah Hallam, is the usual contact for application questions.

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