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Temple University Hospital Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Temple University Hospital.

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About Temple University Hospital Program

ACGME code
1604121073
Program director
Kadir Erkmen
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
271
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Temple University Hospital Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Temple University Hospital. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 271 applications and invited about 11.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

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 visas.

Residents work about 78 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: interviewed2%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
11.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Contact and location

Program director
Kadir Erkmen
Program coordinator
Lioudmila Cruz
Coordinator phone
(215) 707-3804
Program phone
(215) 707-3094
Sponsoring institution
Temple University Hospital

3401 North Broad Street Ste C540 Philadelphia, PA 19140 Open in Google Maps

Temple University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Temple University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Temple University Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Temple University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Temple 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 visas.

How many residency positions does Temple University Hospital Program offer?

Temple University Hospital Program offers 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Temple University Hospital Program?

Temple University Hospital Program received 271 applications and interviewed about 11.8% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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

Applicants who sent Temple University Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 2%.

Where is Temple University Hospital Program located?

Temple University Hospital Program is located at 3401 North Broad Street Ste C540 Philadelphia, PA 19140. Its sponsoring institution is Temple University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Temple University Hospital Program?

The program director is Kadir Erkmen. The program coordinator, Lioudmila Cruz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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