NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

MaineHealth Program

Neurology residency program in Portland, Maine, sponsored by MaineHealth.

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About MaineHealth Program

ACGME code
1802200001
Program director
David Taplinger
Location
Portland, Maine
Data updated
October 3, 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

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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
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.

Do program signals help at MaineHealth Program?

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

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.

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