Neurology — Residency Programs with Low USMLE Step 2 Score Requirement
Explore residency programs that have a lower requirement for USMLE Step 2 scores. These programs are more accessible for candidates with varying test performances.
SmartPick - Residency Selection Made Smarter

Take the guesswork out of residency applications with data-driven precision.
Finding the right residency programs is challenging, but SmartPick makes it effortless. Our AI-driven algorithm analyzes your profile, scores, and preferences to curate the best programs for you. No more wasted applications—get a personalized, optimized list that maximizes your chances of matching. Make every choice count with SmartPick!
Filters
103 programs found.
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program
Peoria, IL |
Neurology
YOG 5STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 25%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 75%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Tulane University Program
New Orleans, LA |
Neurology
YOG 5STEP 220 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 37%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 5%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 58%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
Albuquerque, NM |
Neurology
YOG 8STEP 210 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 35%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 30%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 35%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Baylor College of Medicine Program
Houston, TX |
Neurology
YOG 7STEP 215 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 48%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 26%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 25%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Houston, TX |
Neurology
YOG 4STEP 220 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 56%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 5%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 39%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
Los Angeles, CA |
Neurology
STEP 215 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 67%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 21%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 13%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
Tucson, AZ |
Neurology
YOG 5STEP 203 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 17%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 38%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 46%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Henry Ford Warren Hospital Program
Worcester, MA |
Neurology
YOG 5STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyH1BMD 30%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 60%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 10%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University at Buffalo Program
Buffalo, NY |
Neurology
YOG 5STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 13%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 31%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 57%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program
Newark, NJ |
Neurology
YOG 5STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 10%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 25%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 65%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
Dallas, TX |
Child neurology
YOG 7STEP 220 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 54%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 46%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program
Torrance, CA |
Neurology
YOG 10STEP 210 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 45%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 25%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 30%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Tufts Medical Center Program
Boston, MA |
Neurology
YOG 3STEP 220 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 7%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 93%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
UMass Chan Medical School Program
Worcester, MA |
Neurology
YOG 5STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 46%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 13%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 41%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Johns Hopkins University Program
Baltimore, MD |
Neurology
YOG 5STEP 225 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1H1BMD 80%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 20%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Minnesota Program
Minneapolis, MN |
Neurology
STEP 220DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 60%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 16%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 24%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Colorado Program
Aurora, CO |
Child neurology
STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1H1BMD 85%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 8%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 8%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
Dallas, TX |
Neurology
YOG 5STEP 200 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 85%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 15%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Westchester Medical Center Program
Valhalla, NY |
Neurology
STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BMD 17%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 8%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 75%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Chicago, IL |
Neurology
YOG 5STEP 210 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 50%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 13%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 38%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.