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Tufts Medical Center Program

Neurology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center.

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About Tufts Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1802421051
Program director
Joshua Kornbluth
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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.

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

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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: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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
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 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.

Do program signals help at Tufts Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Tufts Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 7%.

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.

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