Neurological SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami/Jackson Health System.

About University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

ACGME code
1601121019
Program director
Ricardo Komotar
Location
Miami, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
379
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurological Surgery residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami/Jackson Health System. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 379 applications and invited about 11.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% 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. 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: interviewed2%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed5%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
379
Interview rate
11.3%
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 graduates86%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women18%
  • Men82%
  • White27%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Ricardo Komotar
Program coordinator
Gladys Cordero
Coordinator phone
(305) 243-6751
Program phone
(305) 689-2427
Sponsoring institution
University of Miami/Jackson Health System

University of Miami School of Medicine 1095 N.W. 14 Terrace Lois Pope LIFE Center (D4-6) Miami, FL 33136 Open in Google Maps

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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 Miami/Jackson Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 14% of residents at University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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 Miami/Jackson Health System Program offer?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program offers 4 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program received 379 applications and interviewed about 11.3% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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 Miami/Jackson Health System 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 Miami/Jackson Health System Program?

Applicants who sent University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 2%.

Where is University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program located?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program is located at University of Miami School of Medicine 1095 N.W. 14 Terrace Lois Pope LIFE Center (D4-6) Miami, FL 33136. Its sponsoring institution is University of Miami/Jackson Health System.

Who is the program director of University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program?

The program director is Ricardo Komotar. The program coordinator, Gladys Cordero, is the usual contact for application questions.

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