Foreign Medical Graduates / International Medical Graduates

FMG and IMG are welcome to apply to the USF Department of Neurological Surgery Residency Program. It is our goal to provide the quality of education necessary to become a competent and independent practicing neurosurgeon to any individual who meets the criteria and with whom we match through the NRMP.

Qualified individuals must:

• Have a J1 Visa only
• Participate in the National Registry Match Program (for more information contact http://www.nrmp.org/.
• One year of clinical (patient) experience in the United States
• Graduation date of no more then three years prior to application
• Completion of the USMLE step 1 and 2 with a passing score on the first attempt with a minimum passing score of 85'

Any further questions contact Elaine Adams, USF Senior Education Coordinator at eadams@health.usf.edu.