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University of Minnesota Program

Neurology residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

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About University of Minnesota Program

ACGME code
1802621055
Program director
William Schmalsteig
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
798
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Minnesota Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 798 applications and invited about 9.4% 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 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • 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: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed24%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
9.4%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates61%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White61%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%

Contact and location

Program director
William Schmalsteig
Program coordinator
Rossi Cannon
Coordinator phone
(612) 625-0914
Program phone
(954) 654-5702
Sponsoring institution
University of Minnesota

Department of Neurology 420 Delaware St. SE, MMC 295 Minneapolis, MN 55455 Open in Google Maps

University of Minnesota Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Minnesota Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Minnesota 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 Minnesota Program IMG-friendly?

About 17% of residents at University of Minnesota 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 Minnesota Program offer?

University of Minnesota Program offers 6 first-year Neurology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Minnesota Program?

University of Minnesota Program received 798 applications and interviewed about 9.4% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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

Applicants who sent University of Minnesota Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 4%.

Where is University of Minnesota Program located?

University of Minnesota Program is located at Department of Neurology 420 Delaware St. SE, MMC 295 Minneapolis, MN 55455. Its sponsoring institution is University of Minnesota.

Who is the program director of University of Minnesota Program?

The program director is William Schmalsteig. The program coordinator, Rossi Cannon, is the usual contact for application questions.

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