NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program

Neurology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

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About Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program

ACGME code
1802421049
Program director
Patricia Greenstein
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
674
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 674 applications and invited about 18.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
9
Interview rate
18.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates97%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women71%
  • Men29%
  • White58%
  • Asian45%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Patricia Greenstein
Program coordinator
Janine Lipsky
Coordinator phone
(617) 667-2268
Sponsoring institution
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Department of Neurology 330 Brookline Avenue Boston, MA 02215 Open in Google Maps

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School 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 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program offer?

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program offers 9 first-year Neurology positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program?

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program received 674 applications and interviewed about 18.7% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program?

Applicants who sent Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 11%.

Where is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program located?

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program is located at Department of Neurology 330 Brookline Avenue Boston, MA 02215. Its sponsoring institution is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program?

The program director is Patricia Greenstein. The program coordinator, Janine Lipsky, is the usual contact for application questions.

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