NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Johns Hopkins University Program

Neurology residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

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About Johns Hopkins University Program

ACGME code
1802321045
Program director
Rafael Llinas
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
536
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Johns Hopkins University Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 536 applications and invited about 20.3% 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 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 75 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed15%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Interview rate
20.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men37%
  • White50%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Rafael Llinas
Program coordinator
Sandra Vieyra
Coordinator phone
(667) 306-6328
Program phone
(410) 550-5624
Sponsoring institution
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

600 N. Wolfe Street Phipps 446E Baltimore, MD 21287 Open in Google Maps

Johns Hopkins University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Johns Hopkins University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Johns Hopkins University 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 Johns Hopkins University Program IMG-friendly?

About 17% of residents at Johns Hopkins University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How competitive is Johns Hopkins University Program?

Johns Hopkins University Program received 536 applications and interviewed about 20.3% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Johns Hopkins University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Johns Hopkins University 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 Johns Hopkins University Program?

Applicants who sent Johns Hopkins University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 15%.

Where is Johns Hopkins University Program located?

Johns Hopkins University Program is located at 600 N. Wolfe Street Phipps 446E Baltimore, MD 21287. Its sponsoring institution is Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Johns Hopkins University Program?

The program director is Rafael Llinas. The program coordinator, Sandra Vieyra, is the usual contact for application questions.

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