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University of Vermont Medical Center Program

Neurology residency program in Burlington, Vermont, sponsored by University of Vermont Medical Center.

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About University of Vermont Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1805011114
Program director
Alissa Thomas
Location
Burlington, Vermont
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
569
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Vermont Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Burlington, Vermont, sponsored by University of Vermont Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 569 applications and invited about 13% 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 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
  • 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: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Interview rate
13%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates40%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White70%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Alissa Thomas
Program coordinator
Deborah Fay
Coordinator phone
(802) 656-5175
Program phone
(802) 656-8982
Sponsoring institution
University of Vermont Medical Center

Department of Neurological Sciences 89 Beaumont Ave - Given D401 Burlington, VT 05405 Open in Google Maps

University of Vermont Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Vermont Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Vermont Medical Center 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 Vermont Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 10% of residents at University of Vermont Medical Center 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 Vermont Medical Center Program offer?

University of Vermont Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Vermont Medical Center Program?

University of Vermont Medical Center Program received 569 applications and interviewed about 13% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Vermont Medical Center 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 Vermont Medical Center 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 Vermont Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent University of Vermont Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 9%.

Where is University of Vermont Medical Center Program located?

University of Vermont Medical Center Program is located at Department of Neurological Sciences 89 Beaumont Ave - Given D401 Burlington, VT 05405. Its sponsoring institution is University of Vermont Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Vermont Medical Center Program?

The program director is Alissa Thomas. The program coordinator, Deborah Fay, is the usual contact for application questions.

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