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Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program

Neurology residency program in Camden, New Jersey, sponsored by Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital.

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About Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program

ACGME code
1803313158
Program director
Olga Thon
Location
Camden, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,126
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Camden, New Jersey, sponsored by Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,126 applications and invited about 8.3% 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 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 70 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
  • Application deadline
  • 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: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed3%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
8.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates41%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs41%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White32%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino23%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Olga Thon
Program coordinator
Joy Robinson
Coordinator phone
(856) 342-2922
Program phone
(917) 744-1986
Sponsoring institution
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital

Department of Neurology 101 Haddon Avenue, suite 407 Camden, NJ 08103 Open in Google Maps

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital 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 Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program offer?

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Neurology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program received 1,126 applications and interviewed about 8.3% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University 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 Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University 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 Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 3%.

Where is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program located?

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program is located at Department of Neurology 101 Haddon Avenue, suite 407 Camden, NJ 08103. Its sponsoring institution is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?

The program director is Olga Thon. The program coordinator, Joy Robinson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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