Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UMass Chan Medical School Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School.

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About UMass Chan Medical School Program

ACGME code
1602400133
Program director
Mark Johnson
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
278
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 278 applications and invited about 20.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate 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 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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 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: interviewed20%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed20%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
20.1%
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%

Contact and location

Program director
Mark Johnson
Program coordinator
Ida Newman
Coordinator phone
(774) 519-2231
Program phone
(508) 334-5785
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan Medical School

Department of Neurological Surgery 55 Lake Avenue North, Room S7-755 Worcester, MA 01655 Open in Google Maps

UMass Chan Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does UMass Chan Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UMass Chan Medical School 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 UMass Chan Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

UMass Chan Medical School 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 UMass Chan Medical School Program offer?

UMass Chan Medical School Program offers 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UMass Chan Medical School Program?

UMass Chan Medical School Program received 278 applications and interviewed about 20.1% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UMass Chan Medical School Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has UMass Chan Medical School Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at UMass Chan Medical School Program?

Applicants who sent UMass Chan Medical School Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 20%.

Where is UMass Chan Medical School Program located?

UMass Chan Medical School Program is located at Department of Neurological Surgery 55 Lake Avenue North, Room S7-755 Worcester, MA 01655. Its sponsoring institution is UMass Chan Medical School.

Who is the program director of UMass Chan Medical School Program?

The program director is Mark Johnson. The program coordinator, Ida Newman, is the usual contact for application questions.

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