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University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson.

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About University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program

ACGME code
1600321112
Program director
R. John Hurlbert
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
300
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program is a not Available Neurological Surgery residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 300 applications and invited about 14.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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

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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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
14.7%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates35%
  • US DO graduates15%

Contact and location

Program director
R. John Hurlbert
Program coordinator
Julie Schippers
Coordinator phone
(520) 626-0704
Sponsoring institution
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson

University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Department of Neurosurgery 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Rm 4303 P.O. Box 245070 Tucson, AZ 85724-5070 Open in Google Maps

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program offer?

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program?

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program received 300 applications and interviewed about 14.7% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson 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 University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program?

Applicants who sent University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

Where is University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program located?

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program is located at University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Department of Neurosurgery 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Rm 4303 P.O. Box 245070 Tucson, AZ 85724-5070. Its sponsoring institution is University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson.

Who is the program director of University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program?

The program director is R. John Hurlbert. The program coordinator, Julie Schippers, is the usual contact for application questions.

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