MaineHealth Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Portland, Maine, sponsored by MaineHealth.
See how you matchAbout MaineHealth Program
- ACGME code
- 1802200001
- Program director
- David Taplinger
- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 548
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 23%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
MaineHealth Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Portland, Maine, sponsored by MaineHealth. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 548 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 23% 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. The program offers research track.
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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates23%
- US DO graduates54%
- US IMGs8%
- Non-US IMGs15%
Demographics
- Women77%
- Men23%
- White77%
- Asian15%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- David Taplinger
- Program coordinator
- Elizabeth McDonagh
- Coordinator phone
- (207) 662-7237
- Program phone
- (207) 883-1414
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- MaineHealth
Maine Medical Center 22 Bramhall St Portland, ME 04102 Open in Google Maps
MaineHealth Program: frequently asked questions
Does MaineHealth Program sponsor visas?
Yes. MaineHealth Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is MaineHealth Program IMG-friendly?
About 23% of residents at MaineHealth 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 MaineHealth Program offer?
MaineHealth Program offers 4 first-year Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for MaineHealth Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has MaineHealth 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 MaineHealth Program located?
MaineHealth Program is located at Maine Medical Center 22 Bramhall St Portland, ME 04102. Its sponsoring institution is MaineHealth.
Who is the program director of MaineHealth Program?
The program director is David Taplinger. The program coordinator, Elizabeth McDonagh, is the usual contact for application questions.