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University of Missouri-Columbia Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

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About University of Missouri-Columbia Program

ACGME code
1602821045
Program director
Carolyn Quinsey
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
239
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
28.6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Missouri-Columbia Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 239 applications and invited about 18.4% 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 28.6% 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.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline

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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: interviewed18%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed8%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
18.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates71%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs29%

Contact and location

Program director
Carolyn Quinsey
Program coordinator
Fania Barsoum
Coordinator phone
(573) 882-3957
Program phone
(573) 882-4909
Sponsoring institution
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

One Hospital Drive, MC326 DC048.00 Columbia, MO 65212 Open in Google Maps

University of Missouri-Columbia Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Missouri-Columbia Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program IMG-friendly?

About 28.6% of residents at University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program offer?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program offers 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Missouri-Columbia Program?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program received 239 applications and interviewed about 18.4% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program?

Applicants who sent University of Missouri-Columbia Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 18%.

Where is University of Missouri-Columbia Program located?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program is located at One Hospital Drive, MC326 DC048.00 Columbia, MO 65212. Its sponsoring institution is University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Missouri-Columbia Program?

The program director is Carolyn Quinsey. The program coordinator, Fania Barsoum, is the usual contact for application questions.

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