University of Pennsylvania Health System Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System.
See how you matchAbout University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
- ACGME code
- 1804121102
- Program director
- Laura Stein
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 979
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 12.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 10%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 979 applications and invited about 12.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 62 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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Interview rate
- 12.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates88%
- US DO graduates2%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs10%
Demographics
- Women60%
- Men40%
- White60%
- Asian12%
- Black or African American19%
- Hispanic or Latino10%
- Other2%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Laura Stein
- Program coordinator
- Vanna Hing
- Coordinator phone
- (215) 662-3370
- Program phone
- (215) 662-6214
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
3 West Gates Building 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Open in Google Maps
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Pennsylvania Health System Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Health System Program IMG-friendly?
About 10% of residents at University of Pennsylvania Health System 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 Pennsylvania Health System Program offer?
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offers 10 first-year Neurology positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program received 979 applications and interviewed about 12.3% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Health System Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program located?
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is located at 3 West Gates Building 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. Its sponsoring institution is University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Who is the program director of University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?
The program director is Laura Stein. The program coordinator, Vanna Hing, is the usual contact for application questions.