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University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program

Neurology residency program in Cincinnati, Ohio, sponsored by University of Cincinnati Medical Center Inc..

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About University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1803821088
Program director
Robert Neel
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
815
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
11%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Cincinnati, Ohio, sponsored by University of Cincinnati Medical Center Inc.. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 815 applications and invited about 13.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 11% 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
  • 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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed18%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
10
Interview rate
13.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates68%
  • US DO graduates23%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men53%
  • White58%
  • Asian23%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Robert Neel
Program coordinator
Maggie Baker
Coordinator phone
(513) 558-2968
Sponsoring institution
University of Cincinnati Medical Center Inc.

Department of Neurology (ML 525) 260 Stetson Street, Suite 2300 Cincinnati, OH 45267 Open in Google Maps

University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 11% of residents at University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program offer?

University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program offers 10 first-year Neurology positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program?

University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program received 815 applications and interviewed about 13.6% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine 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 University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

Where is University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program located?

University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program is located at Department of Neurology (ML 525) 260 Stetson Street, Suite 2300 Cincinnati, OH 45267. Its sponsoring institution is University of Cincinnati Medical Center Inc..

Who is the program director of University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Robert Neel. The program coordinator, Maggie Baker, is the usual contact for application questions.

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