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University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program

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

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About University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1802800062
Program director
Nathan Lightfoot
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
688
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
67%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 688 applications and invited about 7.3% 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 67% 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
7.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates33%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs50%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White58%
  • Asian33%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Nathan Lightfoot
Program coordinator
Veronica Byers-Harms
Coordinator phone
(816) 932-2582
Program phone
(816) 808-6588
Sponsoring institution
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

2411 Holmes Street Kansas City, MO 64108 Open in Google Maps

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine 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-Kansas City School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 67% of residents at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine 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-Kansas City School of Medicine Program offer?

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program offers 3 first-year Neurology positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program?

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program received 688 applications and interviewed about 7.3% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine 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-Kansas City School of Medicine 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-Kansas City School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine 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 Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program located?

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program is located at 2411 Holmes Street Kansas City, MO 64108. Its sponsoring institution is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Nathan Lightfoot. The program coordinator, Veronica Byers-Harms, is the usual contact for application questions.

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