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Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program

Neurology residency program in Roanoke, Virginia, sponsored by Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

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About Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1805100117
Program director
Thomas Kodankandath
Location
Roanoke, Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
854
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
71%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Roanoke, Virginia, sponsored by Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 854 applications and invited about 8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 71% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 57 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates29%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs57%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White29%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American36%

Contact and location

Program director
Thomas Kodankandath
Program coordinator
Erin Kerr
Coordinator phone
(540) 676-4603
Program phone
(540) 526-1277
Sponsoring institution
Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Care of: Thomas V. Kodankandath, M.D. 3 Riverside Circle Roanoke, VA 24016 Open in Google Maps

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 71% of residents at Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program offer?

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program offers 4 first-year Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program?

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program received 854 applications and interviewed about 8% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine 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 Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 6%.

Where is Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program located?

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program is located at Care of: Thomas V. Kodankandath, M.D. 3 Riverside Circle Roanoke, VA 24016. Its sponsoring institution is Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Thomas Kodankandath. The program coordinator, Erin Kerr, is the usual contact for application questions.

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