NeurologyOtherSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

Neurology residency program in Rochester, Minnesota, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

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About Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

ACGME code
1802621057
Program director
Elizabeth Coon
Location
Rochester, Minnesota
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
623
Latest cycle
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program is a other Neurology residency program in Rochester, Minnesota, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 623 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 52 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
11
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White68%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Elizabeth Coon
Program coordinator
Vickie Witt
Coordinator phone
(507) 284-4205
Sponsoring institution
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education Department of Neurology 200 First Street, SW Rochester, MN 55905 Open in Google Maps

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) 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 Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program IMG-friendly?

About 10% of residents at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) 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 many residency positions does Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program offer?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program offers 11 first-year Neurology positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

Applicants who sent Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program located?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program is located at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education Department of Neurology 200 First Street, SW Rochester, MN 55905. Its sponsoring institution is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

Who is the program director of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

The program director is Elizabeth Coon. The program coordinator, Vickie Witt, is the usual contact for application questions.

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