HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME.
See how you matchAbout HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program
- ACGME code
- 1803100154
- Program director
- Venkatachalam Veerappan
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 299
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 16.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 42%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 299 applications and invited about 16.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 42% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.
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
- Year of graduation limit
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Interview rate
- 16.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates33%
- US DO graduates25%
- US IMGs42%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women67%
- Men33%
- White17%
- Asian58%
- Black or African American8%
- Hispanic or Latino17%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Venkatachalam Veerappan
- Program coordinator
- Michelle Maiorino
- Coordinator phone
- (702) 916-6906
- Program phone
- (702) 526-5050
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME
Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center 9260 West Sunset Road Suite 201 Las Vegas, NV 89148 Open in Google Maps
HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program: frequently asked questions
Does HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program sponsor visas?
HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program IMG-friendly?
About 42% of residents at HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program offer?
HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program offers 3 first-year Neurology positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program?
HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program received 299 applications and interviewed about 16.1% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills 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 HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program located?
HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program is located at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center 9260 West Sunset Road Suite 201 Las Vegas, NV 89148. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME.
Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program?
The program director is Venkatachalam Veerappan. The program coordinator, Michelle Maiorino, is the usual contact for application questions.