Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Virginia Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Charlottesville, Virginia, sponsored by University of Virginia Medical Center.

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About University of Virginia Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1605121088
Program director
Heather Spader
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
359
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Virginia Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Charlottesville, Virginia, sponsored by University of Virginia Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 359 applications and invited about 16.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
16.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White56%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native11%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Heather Spader
Program coordinator
Karen Saulle
Coordinator phone
(434) 982-3244
Program phone
(434) 243-6921
Sponsoring institution
University of Virginia Medical Center

PO Box 800212 Charlottesville, VA 22908 Open in Google Maps

University of Virginia Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Virginia Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Virginia Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Virginia Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 17% of residents at University of Virginia 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of Virginia Medical Center Program offer?

University of Virginia Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Virginia Medical Center Program?

University of Virginia Medical Center Program received 359 applications and interviewed about 16.2% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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

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

University of Virginia Medical Center Program is located at PO Box 800212 Charlottesville, VA 22908. Its sponsoring institution is University of Virginia Medical Center.

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

The program director is Heather Spader. The program coordinator, Karen Saulle, is the usual contact for application questions.

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