Tower Health Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in West Reading, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Tower Health.
See how you matchAbout Tower Health Program
- ACGME code
- 1804100001
- Program director
- Jyoti Pillai
- Location
- West Reading, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 923
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 11.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 82%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Tower Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in West Reading, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Tower Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 923 applications and invited about 11.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 82% 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 11.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates5%
- US DO graduates14%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs82%
Demographics
- Women45%
- Men55%
- White14%
- Asian77%
- Hispanic or Latino5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Jyoti Pillai
- Program coordinator
- Amanda Brown
- Coordinator phone
- (484) 659-2590
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Tower Health
420 S. Fifth Avenue West Reading, PA 19611 Open in Google Maps
Tower Health Program: frequently asked questions
Does Tower Health Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Tower Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Tower Health Program IMG-friendly?
About 82% of residents at Tower Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Tower Health Program offer?
Tower Health Program offers 6 first-year Neurology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Tower Health Program?
Tower Health Program received 923 applications and interviewed about 11.1% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Tower Health Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Tower Health 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 Tower Health Program located?
Tower Health Program is located at 420 S. Fifth Avenue West Reading, PA 19611. Its sponsoring institution is Tower Health.
Who is the program director of Tower Health Program?
The program director is Jyoti Pillai. The program coordinator, Amanda Brown, is the usual contact for application questions.