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OPTI West Program

Neurology residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by OPTI West.

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About OPTI West Program

ACGME code
1803100153
Program director
Paul Janda
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
294
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

OPTI West Program is a community-based Neurology residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by OPTI West. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 294 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurology program has 20%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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

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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
2
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates100%

Contact and location

Program director
Paul Janda
Program coordinator
Calesha Johnson
Coordinator phone
(702) 388-8437
Program phone
(702) 388-4512
Sponsoring institution
OPTI West

Valley Hospital Medical Center 620 Shadow Lane Las Vegas, NV 89106 Open in Google Maps

OPTI West Program: frequently asked questions

Does OPTI West Program sponsor visas?

Yes. OPTI West Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is OPTI West Program IMG-friendly?

OPTI West Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does OPTI West Program offer?

OPTI West Program offers 2 first-year Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for OPTI West Program?

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

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

Where is OPTI West Program located?

OPTI West Program is located at Valley Hospital Medical Center 620 Shadow Lane Las Vegas, NV 89106. Its sponsoring institution is OPTI West.

Who is the program director of OPTI West Program?

The program director is Paul Janda. The program coordinator, Calesha Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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