Neurological Surgery — IMG-Friendly Residency Programs
Discover residency programs that are open to International Medical Graduates. These programs aim to provide opportunities for IMGs to thrive in a competitive landscape.
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27 programs found.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program
Oklahoma City, OK |
Neurological surgery
Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 83%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 16%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of California Davis Health Program
Sacramento, CA |
Neurological surgery
Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 86%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 14%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program
New York, NY |
Neurological surgery
IMG FriendlyJ1MD 93%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 7%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program
Madison, WI |
Neurological surgery
YOG 5IMG FriendlyJ1MD 93%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 7%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program
Los Angeles, CA |
Neurological surgery
Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 92%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 8%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Virginia Medical Center Program
Charlottesville, VA |
Neurological surgery
YOG 2IMG FriendlyJ1H1BMD 88%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 12%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program
Manhasset, NY |
Neurological surgery
YOG 1 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 88%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 12%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.