Tufts Medical Center Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Tufts Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1802421051
- Program director
- Joshua Kornbluth
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 7
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 846
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 9.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 90%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Tufts Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 846 applications and invited about 9.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 90% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 64 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
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 7
- Interview rate
- 9.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates5%
- US DO graduates5%
- US IMGs35%
- Non-US IMGs55%
Demographics
- Women55%
- Men45%
- White15%
- Asian35%
- Black or African American5%
- Hispanic or Latino20%
- Other5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Joshua Kornbluth
- Program coordinator
- Olivia Kim
- Coordinator phone
- (617) 636-2605
- Program phone
- (617) 636-5423
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Tufts Medical Center
Department of Neurology 800 Washington Street, Box 314 Boston, MA 02111 Open in Google Maps
Tufts Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Tufts Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Tufts Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Tufts Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 90% of residents at Tufts Medical Center 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 Tufts Medical Center Program offer?
Tufts Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Neurology positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Tufts Medical Center Program?
Tufts Medical Center Program received 846 applications and interviewed about 9.8% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Tufts Medical Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Tufts Medical Center 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 Tufts Medical Center Program located?
Tufts Medical Center Program is located at Department of Neurology 800 Washington Street, Box 314 Boston, MA 02111. Its sponsoring institution is Tufts Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Tufts Medical Center Program?
The program director is Joshua Kornbluth. The program coordinator, Olivia Kim, is the usual contact for application questions.