NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Carle Foundation Hospital Program

Neurology residency program in Urbana, Illinois, sponsored by Carle Foundation Hospital.

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About Carle Foundation Hospital Program

ACGME code
1801600568
Program director
Allison Hennigan
Location
Urbana, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
585
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Carle Foundation Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Urbana, Illinois, sponsored by Carle Foundation Hospital. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 585 applications and invited about 8.9% 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 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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

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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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed16%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
8.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs67%

Contact and location

Program director
Allison Hennigan
Program coordinator
Alisia Daniels
Coordinator phone
(217) 326-0046
Program phone
(217) 383-4637
Sponsoring institution
Carle Foundation Hospital

611 W. Park Street Urbana, IL 61801 Open in Google Maps

Carle Foundation Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Carle Foundation Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Carle Foundation Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Carle Foundation Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Carle Foundation Hospital 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 Carle Foundation Hospital Program offer?

Carle Foundation Hospital Program offers 3 first-year Neurology positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Carle Foundation Hospital Program?

Carle Foundation Hospital Program received 585 applications and interviewed about 8.9% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Carle Foundation Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Carle Foundation Hospital 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 Carle Foundation Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Carle Foundation Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

Where is Carle Foundation Hospital Program located?

Carle Foundation Hospital Program is located at 611 W. Park Street Urbana, IL 61801. Its sponsoring institution is Carle Foundation Hospital.

Who is the program director of Carle Foundation Hospital Program?

The program director is Allison Hennigan. The program coordinator, Alisia Daniels, is the usual contact for application questions.

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