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University of Minnesota Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

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About University of Minnesota Program

ACGME code
1602621042
Program director
Michael Park
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
304
Latest cycle
IMG residents
34%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 304 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 34% 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.

  • 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
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs27%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White53%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Park
Program coordinator
Chrissy Reding
Coordinator phone
(612) 624-7149
Program phone
(612) 624-6666
Sponsoring institution
University of Minnesota

D429 Mayo Memorial Bldg, MMC 96 420 Delaware Street, SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Open in Google Maps

University of Minnesota Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Minnesota Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Minnesota 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 Minnesota Program IMG-friendly?

About 34% of residents at University of Minnesota Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Minnesota Program offer?

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

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

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. University of Minnesota Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of Minnesota Program?

Applicants who sent University of Minnesota 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 Minnesota Program located?

University of Minnesota Program is located at D429 Mayo Memorial Bldg, MMC 96 420 Delaware Street, SE Minneapolis, MN 55455. Its sponsoring institution is University of Minnesota.

Who is the program director of University of Minnesota Program?

The program director is Michael Park. The program coordinator, Chrissy Reding, is the usual contact for application questions.

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