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University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

Neurology residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami/Jackson Health System.

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About University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

ACGME code
1801121026
Program director
Jason Margolesky
Location
Miami, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,005
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
44%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami/Jackson Health System. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,005 applications and invited about 10% 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 44% 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. 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: interviewed5%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed14%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed4%
Positions offered
8
Interview rate
10%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates49%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs22%
  • Non-US IMGs22%

Demographics

  • Women62%
  • Men38%
  • White38%
  • Asian9%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino60%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Jason Margolesky
Program coordinator
Terry Crugnale
Coordinator phone
(305) 243-4323
Program phone
(305) 243-6732
Sponsoring institution
University of Miami/Jackson Health System

Department of Neurology (C215) Clinical Research Building 1120 NW 14th Street, 13th Floor Miami, FL 33136 Open in Google Maps

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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 Miami/Jackson Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 44% of residents at University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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 University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program offer?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program offers 8 first-year Neurology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program received 1,005 applications and interviewed about 10% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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 Miami/Jackson Health System 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 Miami/Jackson Health System Program?

Applicants who sent University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 5%.

Where is University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program located?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program is located at Department of Neurology (C215) Clinical Research Building 1120 NW 14th Street, 13th Floor Miami, FL 33136. Its sponsoring institution is University of Miami/Jackson Health System.

Who is the program director of University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program?

The program director is Jason Margolesky. The program coordinator, Terry Crugnale, is the usual contact for application questions.

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