Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Stony Brook Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Stony Brook, New York, sponsored by Stony Brook Medicine.

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About Stony Brook Medicine Program

ACGME code
1603500134
Program director
Michael Egnor
Location
Stony Brook, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
298
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Stony Brook Medicine Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Stony Brook, New York, sponsored by Stony Brook Medicine. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 298 applications and invited about 12.8% 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 72 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: interviewed13%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
12.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Egnor
Program coordinator
Patricia Torres
Coordinator phone
(631) 444-8104
Program phone
(631) 444-7630
Sponsoring institution
Stony Brook Medicine

HSC T12 Room 080 Stony Brook, NY 117948122 Open in Google Maps

Stony Brook Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Stony Brook Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

Stony Brook Medicine 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 Stony Brook Medicine Program offer?

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

How competitive is Stony Brook Medicine Program?

Stony Brook Medicine Program received 298 applications and interviewed about 12.8% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook Medicine Program?

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

Where is Stony Brook Medicine Program located?

Stony Brook Medicine Program is located at HSC T12 Room 080 Stony Brook, NY 117948122. Its sponsoring institution is Stony Brook Medicine.

Who is the program director of Stony Brook Medicine Program?

The program director is Michael Egnor. The program coordinator, Patricia Torres, is the usual contact for application questions.

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