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University of South Florida Morsani Program

Neurology residency program in Tampa, Florida, sponsored by University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.

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About University of South Florida Morsani Program

ACGME code
1801121027
Program director
Alfred Frontera
Location
Tampa, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
830
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of South Florida Morsani Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Tampa, Florida, sponsored by University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 830 applications and invited about 15.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
12
Interview rate
15.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates61%
  • US DO graduates26%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White65%
  • Asian26%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Alfred Frontera
Program coordinator
Lidia Dordevic
Coordinator phone
(813) 972-2000
Sponsoring institution
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, MDC 55 Tampa, FL 33612 Open in Google Maps

University of South Florida Morsani Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of South Florida Morsani Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of South Florida Morsani 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 South Florida Morsani Program IMG-friendly?

About 13% of residents at University of South Florida Morsani 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 South Florida Morsani Program offer?

University of South Florida Morsani Program offers 12 first-year Neurology positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of South Florida Morsani Program?

University of South Florida Morsani Program received 830 applications and interviewed about 15.8% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of South Florida Morsani 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 South Florida Morsani 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 South Florida Morsani Program?

Applicants who sent University of South Florida Morsani Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 6%.

Where is University of South Florida Morsani Program located?

University of South Florida Morsani Program is located at 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, MDC 55 Tampa, FL 33612. Its sponsoring institution is University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of South Florida Morsani Program?

The program director is Alfred Frontera. The program coordinator, Lidia Dordevic, is the usual contact for application questions.

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