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University of Chicago Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Chicago Medical Center.

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About University of Chicago Program

ACGME code
1601611024
Program director
Martin Herman
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
382
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
23%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Chicago Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Chicago Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 382 applications and invited about 17.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 23% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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: interviewed17%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
17.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates77%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men69%
  • White38%
  • Asian31%
  • Hispanic or Latino38%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Martin Herman
Program coordinator
Amy Johnson
Coordinator phone
(773) 834-0685
Program phone
(773) 702-2123
Sponsoring institution
University of Chicago Medical Center

5841 South Maryland Avenue - MC 3026 Chicago, IL 60637 Open in Google Maps

University of Chicago Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Chicago Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Chicago 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 Chicago Program IMG-friendly?

About 23% of residents at University of Chicago Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Chicago Program offer?

University of Chicago Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Chicago Program?

University of Chicago Program received 382 applications and interviewed about 17.5% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Chicago 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 Chicago 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 University of Chicago Program?

Applicants who sent University of Chicago Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 17%.

Where is University of Chicago Program located?

University of Chicago Program is located at 5841 South Maryland Avenue - MC 3026 Chicago, IL 60637. Its sponsoring institution is University of Chicago Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Chicago Program?

The program director is Martin Herman. The program coordinator, Amy Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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