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Tower Health Program

Neurology residency program in West Reading, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Tower Health.

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About Tower Health Program

ACGME code
1804100001
Program director
Jyoti Pillai
Location
West Reading, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 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

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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: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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
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.

Do program signals help at Tower Health Program?

Applicants who sent Tower Health Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 10%.

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.

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