Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Tufts Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center.

See how you match

About Tufts Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1602431038
Program director
Marie Roguski
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
337
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Tufts Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 337 applications and invited about 13.4% 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 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.

Is Tufts Medical Center Program a good fit for you?

Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.

Create a free account

Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
13.4%
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%

Demographics

  • Women10%
  • Men90%
  • White60%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Marie Roguski
Program coordinator
Aurora Adams
Coordinator phone
(617) 636-4488
Program phone
(617) 636-5000
Sponsoring institution
Tufts Medical Center

800 Washington Street, Box 178 Boston, MA 02111 Open in Google Maps

Tufts Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Tufts Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Tufts Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Tufts Medical Center 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 Tufts Medical Center Program offer?

Tufts Medical Center Program offers 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Tufts Medical Center Program?

Tufts Medical Center Program received 337 applications and interviewed about 13.4% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Tufts Medical Center Program?

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

Applicants who sent Tufts Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Tufts Medical Center Program located?

Tufts Medical Center Program is located at 800 Washington Street, Box 178 Boston, MA 02111. Its sponsoring institution is Tufts Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Tufts Medical Center Program?

The program director is Marie Roguski. The program coordinator, Aurora Adams, is the usual contact for application questions.

More Neurological Surgery programs nearby