Boston University Medical Center Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Boston University Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1802421145
- Program director
- Pria Anand
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 7
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 786
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 18.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 7%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Boston University Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 786 applications and invited about 18.1% 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 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, research and women's health tracks.
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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 7
- Interview rate
- 18.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates93%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs7%
Demographics
- Women68%
- Men32%
- White54%
- Asian39%
- Black or African American7%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Pria Anand
- Program coordinator
- Ljiljana Popovic
- Coordinator phone
- (617) 638-5309
- Program phone
- (240) 888-2297
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Boston University Medical Center
85 East Concord Street, first floor Boston, MA 02118 Open in Google Maps
Boston University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Boston University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Boston University 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 Boston University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 7% of residents at Boston University Medical Center 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 Boston University Medical Center Program offer?
Boston University Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Neurology positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Boston University Medical Center Program?
Boston University Medical Center Program received 786 applications and interviewed about 18.1% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Boston University 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 Boston University Medical Center 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.
Where is Boston University Medical Center Program located?
Boston University Medical Center Program is located at 85 East Concord Street, first floor Boston, MA 02118. Its sponsoring institution is Boston University Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Boston University Medical Center Program?
The program director is Pria Anand. The program coordinator, Ljiljana Popovic, is the usual contact for application questions.