Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Roanoke, Virginia, sponsored by Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
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- ACGME code
- 1805100117
- Program director
- Thomas Kodankandath
- Location
- Roanoke, Virginia
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.