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University of Vermont Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Burlington, Vermont, sponsored by University of Vermont Medical Center.

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About University of Vermont Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1605021101
Program director
Katrina Ducis
Location
Burlington, Vermont
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
240
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
14.3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Vermont Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Burlington, Vermont, sponsored by University of Vermont Medical Center. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 240 applications and invited about 14.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14.3% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. 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
  • Year of graduation limit

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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: interviewed42%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
14.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates86%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs14%

Contact and location

Program director
Katrina Ducis
Program coordinator
Jenna Haskins
Coordinator phone
(802) 847-3152
Sponsoring institution
University of Vermont Medical Center

111 Colchester Avenue Fletcher 5 Burlington, VT 05401 Open in Google Maps

University of Vermont Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Vermont Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

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

About 14.3% of residents at University of Vermont Medical Center 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 Vermont Medical Center Program offer?

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

How competitive is University of Vermont Medical Center Program?

University of Vermont Medical Center Program received 240 applications and interviewed about 14.6% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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

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

University of Vermont Medical Center Program is located at 111 Colchester Avenue Fletcher 5 Burlington, VT 05401. Its sponsoring institution is University of Vermont Medical Center.

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

The program director is Katrina Ducis. The program coordinator, Jenna Haskins, is the usual contact for application questions.

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