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University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program

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

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About University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1602800001
Program director
Carlos Bagley
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
231
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Kansas City 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 231 applications and invited about 11.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. 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.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants

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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: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed17%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed6%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
11.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Carlos Bagley
Program coordinator
Veronica Byers-Harms
Coordinator phone
(816) 932-2582
Program phone
(816) 932-6913
Sponsoring institution
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

4320 Wornall Rd Suite 710 Kansas City, MO 64111 Open in Google Maps

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine 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-Kansas City School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program offer?

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

How competitive is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program?

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program received 231 applications and interviewed about 11.7% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine 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-Kansas City School of Medicine 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-Kansas City School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 6%.

Where is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program located?

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program is located at 4320 Wornall Rd Suite 710 Kansas City, MO 64111. Its sponsoring institution is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Carlos Bagley. The program coordinator, Veronica Byers-Harms, is the usual contact for application questions.

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