NeurologyCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program

Neurology residency program in Weston, Florida, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

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About Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program

ACGME code
1801122152
Program director
Mansour Afshani
Location
Weston, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
668
Latest cycle
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program is a community-based Neurology residency program in Weston, Florida, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

In the latest application cycle the program received 668 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 75 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates30%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs30%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Demographics

  • Women70%
  • Men30%
  • White70%
  • Asian30%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Mansour Afshani
Program coordinator
Belinda Ortiz
Coordinator phone
(216) 672-1093
Program phone
(954) 659-5671
Sponsoring institution
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard Neurology Residency Program Weston, FL 33331 Open in Google Maps

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston 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 Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston 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 and H-1B visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program?

Applicants who sent Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program located?

Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program is located at 2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard Neurology Residency Program Weston, FL 33331. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida Weston Program?

The program director is Mansour Afshani. The program coordinator, Belinda Ortiz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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