NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center Program

Neurology residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville.

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About HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1804700001
Program director
John Witt
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
288
Latest cycle
Interview rate
27.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 288 applications and invited about 27.4% 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 25% 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
27.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White58%
  • Asian33%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
John Witt
Program coordinator
AnnaClarke Paxton
Coordinator phone
(615) 769-2159
Program phone
(615) 342-3964
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville

3443 Dickerson Pike Sutie 230 Nashville, TN 37207 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center 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 HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center Program offer?

HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Neurology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center Program?

HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center Program received 288 applications and interviewed about 27.4% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center 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/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center 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/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center Program located?

HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center Program is located at 3443 Dickerson Pike Sutie 230 Nashville, TN 37207. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare/TriStar Nashville/Skyline Medical Center Program?

The program director is John Witt. The program coordinator, AnnaClarke Paxton, is the usual contact for application questions.