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University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Cincinnati, Ohio, sponsored by University of Cincinnati Medical Center Inc..

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About University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1603821064
Program director
Jonathan Forbes
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
290
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 290 applications and invited about 14.1% 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 65 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • 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: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed21%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed8%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
14.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White80%
  • Asian20%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Jonathan Forbes
Program coordinator
Penny Schwab
Coordinator phone
(513) 558-3903
Program phone
(513) 558-5387
Email
[email protected]
Website
Program website
Sponsoring institution
University of Cincinnati Medical Center Inc.

P.O. Box 670515 Cincinnati, OH 45267-0515 Open in Google Maps

University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine 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 Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine 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 University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program offer?

University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program?

University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program received 290 applications and interviewed about 14.1% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine 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 Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine 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 Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program?

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

Where is University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program located?

University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program is located at P.O. Box 670515 Cincinnati, OH 45267-0515. Its sponsoring institution is University of Cincinnati Medical Center Inc..

Who is the program director of University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Jonathan Forbes. The program coordinator, Penny Schwab, is the usual contact for application questions.

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