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University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, sponsored by University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

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About University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program

ACGME code
1603921068
Program director
Andrew Bauer
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
261
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
31%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, sponsored by University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 261 applications and invited about 11.9% 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 31% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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: interviewed5%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed9%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
11.9%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs23%

Demographics

  • Women23%
  • Men77%
  • White38%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other15%

Contact and location

Program director
Andrew Bauer
Program coordinator
Emily Tally
Coordinator phone
(405) 271-8001
Program phone
(405) 271-4912
Sponsoring institution
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

1000 N Lincoln, Suite 4000 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Open in Google Maps

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 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 Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 31% of residents at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 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 Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program offer?

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

How competitive is University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program?

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program received 261 applications and interviewed about 11.9% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 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 Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 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 Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program?

Applicants who sent University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 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 Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program located?

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program is located at 1000 N Lincoln, Suite 4000 Oklahoma City, OK 73104. Its sponsoring institution is University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program?

The program director is Andrew Bauer. The program coordinator, Emily Tally, is the usual contact for application questions.

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