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Loyola University Medical Center Program

Neurology residency program in Maywood, Illinois, sponsored by Loyola University Medical Center.

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About Loyola University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1801621036
Program director
Matthew McCoyd
Location
Maywood, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
902
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Loyola University Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Maywood, Illinois, sponsored by Loyola University Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 902 applications and invited about 11.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed18%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
7
Interview rate
11.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates48%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White56%
  • Asian40%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew McCoyd
Program coordinator
Rocio Chavez
Coordinator phone
(708) 216-2687
Program phone
(708) 216-5351
Sponsoring institution
Loyola University Medical Center

Department of Neurology 2160 South First Avenue, bldg. 105, ste 2700 Maywood, IL 60153 Open in Google Maps

Loyola University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Loyola University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Loyola University 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 Loyola University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at Loyola University Medical Center 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 visas.

How many residency positions does Loyola University Medical Center Program offer?

Loyola University Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Neurology positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Loyola University Medical Center Program?

Loyola University Medical Center Program received 902 applications and interviewed about 11.3% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Loyola University 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 Loyola University 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.

Do program signals help at Loyola University Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Loyola University Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 4%.

Where is Loyola University Medical Center Program located?

Loyola University Medical Center Program is located at Department of Neurology 2160 South First Avenue, bldg. 105, ste 2700 Maywood, IL 60153. Its sponsoring institution is Loyola University Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Loyola University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Matthew McCoyd. The program coordinator, Rocio Chavez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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