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University of Maryland Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Baltimore, Maryland.

About University of Maryland Program

ACGME code
1602321035
Program director
Charles Sansur
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
380
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Maryland Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Baltimore, Maryland. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 380 applications and invited about 16.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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 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: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Positions filled
2
Applications received
380
Interview rate
16.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
No
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women21%
  • Men79%
  • White57%
  • Asian36%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Charles Sansur
Program coordinator
Sophie White
Coordinator phone
(410) 328-6034
Program phone
(410) 328-0282

Department of Neurosurgery 22 South Greene Street, Suite S12A Baltimore, MD 21201 Open in Google Maps

University of Maryland Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Maryland Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Maryland 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 Maryland Program IMG-friendly?

About 7% of residents at University of Maryland 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 Maryland Program offer?

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

How competitive is University of Maryland Program?

University of Maryland Program received 380 applications and interviewed about 16.1% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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

Applicants who sent University of Maryland Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 10%.

Where is University of Maryland Program located?

University of Maryland Program is located at Department of Neurosurgery 22 South Greene Street, Suite S12A Baltimore, MD 21201.

Who is the program director of University of Maryland Program?

The program director is Charles Sansur. The program coordinator, Sophie White, is the usual contact for application questions.

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