Neurology — Research-Focused Residencies with Lower USMLE Step 2 Scores
Find residency programs that prioritize research and are open to candidates with lower USMLE Step 2 scores.
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84 programs found.
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
Shreveport, LA |
Neurology
YOG 10STEP 210 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 6%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 94%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Marshall University School of Medicine Program
Huntington, WV |
Neurology
YOG 10STEP 225 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 64%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 9%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 27%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Temple University Hospital Program
Philadelphia, PA |
Neurology
YOG 5STEP 205 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 44%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 17%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 39%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital Program
New York, NY |
Neurology
YOG 10STEP 210 Research Focused J1H1BF1MD 98%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 3%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program
Toledo, OH |
Neurology
YOG 5STEP 210 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyH1BMD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 17%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 84%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program
Philadelphia, PA |
Neurology
STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 9%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 91%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program
Palo Alto, CA |
Child neurology
YOG 2STEP 200 Research Focused J1H1BMD 100%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program
Columbia, SC |
Neurology
STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 45%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 14%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 41%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School/Dell Seton Medical Center Program
Austin, TX |
Neurology
YOG 3STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 54%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 42%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 4%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Farmington Hill) Program
Farmington Hills, MI |
Neurology
STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 100%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.