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University of Florida Program

Neurology residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Florida College of Medicine.

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About University of Florida Program

ACGME code
1801121025
Program director
Christina Wilson
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
771
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
15%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Florida Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Florida College of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 771 applications and invited about 15.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 15% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
8
Interview rate
15.4%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates41%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women59%
  • Men41%
  • White63%
  • Asian25%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Christina Wilson
Program coordinator
Jennifer Shipley
Coordinator phone
(352) 273-5550
Sponsoring institution
University of Florida College of Medicine

Dept. of Neurology, Suite L3-100 1149 Newell Dr., POB 100236 Gainesville, FL 32610 Open in Google Maps

University of Florida Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Florida Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Florida 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 Florida Program IMG-friendly?

About 15% of residents at University of Florida 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 Florida Program offer?

University of Florida Program offers 8 first-year Neurology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Florida Program?

University of Florida Program received 771 applications and interviewed about 15.4% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida Program?

Applicants who sent University of Florida 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 Florida Program located?

University of Florida Program is located at Dept. of Neurology, Suite L3-100 1149 Newell Dr., POB 100236 Gainesville, FL 32610. Its sponsoring institution is University of Florida College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Florida Program?

The program director is Christina Wilson. The program coordinator, Jennifer Shipley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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