Neurological SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Louisville, Kentucky, sponsored by University of Louisville School of Medicine.

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About University of Louisville School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1602031031
Program director
Haring Nauta
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
287
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurological Surgery residency program in Louisville, Kentucky, sponsored by University of Louisville School 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 287 applications and invited about 12.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16% 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
12.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White58%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American8%

Contact and location

Program director
Haring Nauta
Program coordinator
Ellyce Patton
Coordinator phone
(502) 588-4788
Program phone
(502) 588-0492
Sponsoring institution
University of Louisville School of Medicine

220 Abraham Flexner Way Suite 1531 Louisville, KY 40202 Open in Google Maps

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Louisville School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Louisville School 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 Louisville School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 16% of residents at University of Louisville School of Medicine 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 Louisville School of Medicine Program offer?

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

How competitive is University of Louisville School of Medicine Program?

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program received 287 applications and interviewed about 12.2% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Louisville School 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 Louisville School of Medicine 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 Louisville School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent University of Louisville School of Medicine 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 Louisville School of Medicine Program located?

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program is located at 220 Abraham Flexner Way Suite 1531 Louisville, KY 40202. Its sponsoring institution is University of Louisville School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Louisville School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Haring Nauta. The program coordinator, Ellyce Patton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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