Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Florida Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Florida College of Medicine.

About University of Florida Program

ACGME code
1601121018
Program director
Justin Hilliard
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
334
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Florida Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Florida College of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 334 applications and invited about 14.4% 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 and H-1B 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Positions filled
2
Applications received
334
Interview rate
14.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White68%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Justin Hilliard
Program coordinator
Amanda Glynn
Coordinator phone
(352) 273-7777
Program phone
(352) 273-9000
Sponsoring institution
University of Florida College of Medicine

Department of Neurological Surgery PO Box 100265 Gainesville, FL 32610 Open in Google Maps

University of Florida Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Florida Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Florida 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 University of Florida Program IMG-friendly?

University of Florida 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 University of Florida Program offer?

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

How competitive is University of Florida Program?

University of Florida Program received 334 applications and interviewed about 14.4% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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

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

Where is University of Florida Program located?

University of Florida Program is located at Department of Neurological Surgery PO Box 100265 Gainesville, FL 32610. Its sponsoring institution is University of Florida College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Florida Program?

The program director is Justin Hilliard. The program coordinator, Amanda Glynn, is the usual contact for application questions.

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