Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Rochester Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Rochester, New York, sponsored by University of Rochester Medical Center.

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About University of Rochester Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1603511057
Program director
Thomas Mattingly
Location
Rochester, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
270
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 270 applications and invited about 15.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

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. 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed18%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed8%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
15.9%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women21%
  • Men79%
  • White36%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Thomas Mattingly
Program coordinator
Jonathan Stone
Coordinator phone
(585) 276-5655
Program phone
(585) 273-1900
Sponsoring institution
University of Rochester Medical Center

601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 670 Rochester, NY 14642 Open in Google Maps

University of Rochester Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Rochester Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Rochester Medical 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 Rochester Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

University of Rochester Medical Center 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 Rochester Medical Center Program offer?

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

How competitive is University of Rochester Medical Center Program?

University of Rochester Medical Center Program received 270 applications and interviewed about 15.9% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Rochester Medical 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 Rochester Medical 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 Rochester Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent University of Rochester Medical 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 Rochester Medical Center Program located?

University of Rochester Medical Center Program is located at 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 670 Rochester, NY 14642. Its sponsoring institution is University of Rochester Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Rochester Medical Center Program?

The program director is Thomas Mattingly. The program coordinator, Jonathan Stone, is the usual contact for application questions.

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