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Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program

Neurology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Medical Education.

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About Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program

ACGME code
1804133162
Program director
Aparna Prabhu
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
886
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
84%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Medical Education.

In the latest application cycle the program received 886 applications and invited about 9.9% 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 84% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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: interviewed12%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed3%
Interview rate
9.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs67%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White33%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American25%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Aparna Prabhu
Program coordinator
Taylor Thompson
Coordinator phone
(215) 456-3566
Sponsoring institution
Jefferson Health Medical Education

Department of Neuroscience Unit 5501 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19141 Open in Google Maps

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 84% of residents at Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia 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 competitive is Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program?

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program received 886 applications and interviewed about 9.9% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia 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 Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia 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 Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia 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 Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program located?

Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program is located at Department of Neuroscience Unit 5501 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19141. Its sponsoring institution is Jefferson Health Medical Education.

Who is the program director of Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program?

The program director is Aparna Prabhu. The program coordinator, Taylor Thompson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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