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University of Michigan Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Ann Arbor, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan.

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About University of Michigan Program

ACGME code
1602521039
Program director
Oren Sagher
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
371
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Michigan Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Ann Arbor, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 371 applications and invited about 18.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% 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: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
18.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women28%
  • Men72%
  • White44%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Oren Sagher
Program coordinator
Susie Hines
Coordinator phone
(734) 647-7960
Program phone
(734) 232-9446
Sponsoring institution
University of Michigan

1500 E Medical Center Drive 3470 Taubman Center Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5338 Open in Google Maps

University of Michigan Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Michigan Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Michigan 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 Michigan Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at University of Michigan 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 Michigan Program offer?

University of Michigan Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Michigan Program?

University of Michigan Program received 371 applications and interviewed about 18.1% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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

Applicants who sent University of Michigan 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 Michigan Program located?

University of Michigan Program is located at 1500 E Medical Center Drive 3470 Taubman Center Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5338. Its sponsoring institution is University of Michigan.

Who is the program director of University of Michigan Program?

The program director is Oren Sagher. The program coordinator, Susie Hines, is the usual contact for application questions.

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