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University of Maryland Program

Neurology residency program in Baltimore, Maryland.

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About University of Maryland Program

ACGME code
1802331046
Program director
Prachi Mehndiratta
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
926
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
15%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Maryland Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Baltimore, Maryland. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 926 applications and invited about 16.7% 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 70 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed15%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
7
Interview rate
16.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates64%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men46%
  • White32%
  • Asian61%
  • Black or African American4%

Contact and location

Program director
Prachi Mehndiratta
Program coordinator
Jillian Iffland
Coordinator phone
(410) 328-5841
Program phone
(410) 328-5803

Department of Neurology 110 S. Paca Street, 3rd Floor Baltimore, MD 21201 Open in Google Maps

University of Maryland Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Maryland Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Maryland 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 Maryland Program IMG-friendly?

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

University of Maryland Program offers 7 first-year Neurology positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Maryland Program?

University of Maryland Program received 926 applications and interviewed about 16.7% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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

Applicants who sent University of Maryland Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 15%.

Where is University of Maryland Program located?

University of Maryland Program is located at Department of Neurology 110 S. Paca Street, 3rd Floor Baltimore, MD 21201.

Who is the program director of University of Maryland Program?

The program director is Prachi Mehndiratta. The program coordinator, Jillian Iffland, is the usual contact for application questions.

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