Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Medical Education.
See how you matchAbout Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 1804133162
- Program director
- Aparna Prabhu
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- 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. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).
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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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 many residency positions does Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program offer?
Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
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.
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.