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University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System.

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About University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

ACGME code
1604121075
Program director
Han-Chiao Isaac Chen
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
330
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 330 applications and invited about 11.5% 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 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • 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: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
11.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women24%
  • Men76%
  • White38%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Han-Chiao Isaac Chen
Program coordinator
Susan Small
Coordinator phone
(215) 615-4390
Sponsoring institution
University of Pennsylvania Health System

3400 Civic Center Blvd. PCAM, 15th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104 Open in Google Maps

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Pennsylvania Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Pennsylvania Health System 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 Pennsylvania Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at University of Pennsylvania Health System 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 Pennsylvania Health System Program offer?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offers 4 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program received 330 applications and interviewed about 11.5% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Pennsylvania Health System 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 Pennsylvania Health System Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?

Applicants who sent University of Pennsylvania Health System Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 3%.

Where is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program located?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is located at 3400 Civic Center Blvd. PCAM, 15th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104. Its sponsoring institution is University of Pennsylvania Health System.

Who is the program director of University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?

The program director is Han-Chiao Isaac Chen. The program coordinator, Susan Small, is the usual contact for application questions.

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