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University of Missouri-Columbia Program

Neurology residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

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About University of Missouri-Columbia Program

ACGME code
1802821059
Program director
Joel Shenker
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
837
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 837 applications and invited about 8.8% 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 50% 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: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed18%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
8.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates29%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs46%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White42%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Joel Shenker
Program coordinator
Mark Bigelow
Coordinator phone
(573) 882-4209
Program phone
(573) 673-4310
Sponsoring institution
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Department of Neurology 5 Hospital Drive, CE 515 Columbia, MO 65212 Open in Google Maps

University of Missouri-Columbia Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Missouri-Columbia Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program offer?

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

How competitive is University of Missouri-Columbia Program?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program received 837 applications and interviewed about 8.8% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program?

Applicants who sent University of Missouri-Columbia Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 7%.

Where is University of Missouri-Columbia Program located?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program is located at Department of Neurology 5 Hospital Drive, CE 515 Columbia, MO 65212. Its sponsoring institution is University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Missouri-Columbia Program?

The program director is Joel Shenker. The program coordinator, Mark Bigelow, is the usual contact for application questions.

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