Neurological surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedHouston, TX
Size
3 / year · 14 total
Training length
7 yr
Schedule
60 hrs / week
EMR
Epic
Other · HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
Applications per year
Compensation
$69,981 (avg)
Cost of living
$1,323/mo (avg)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $69,981 | 16 | — |
| Year 2 | $72,570 | 21 | — |
| Year 3 | $75,055 | 21 | — |
| Year 4 | $77,643 | 21 | — |
| Year 5 | $81,299 | 21 | — |
| Year 6 | $84,244 | 21 | — |
| Year 7 | $87,049 | 21 | — |
Trainee mix
Degree
- US MD100%
- DO0%
- IMG0%
Sex
- Female21%
- Male79%
Tracks & recognition
Interview Pool Demographics
Student type
US MD Graduates
100%87%US-IMG
0%5%Non-US IMG
0%5%US DO Graduates
0%3%
Sex
Men
79%73%Women
21%27%Another Gender
0%0%Did Not Report
0%0%
Race / ethnicity
White
64%56%Asian
29%29%Black or African American
7%7%Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin
7%10%Other
0%0%Did Not Report
0%0%Middle Eastern or North African
0%2%American Indian or Alaska Native
0%1%Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%0%
Career plans
- 20%
Practice Full-time
Top medical schools
- 14%
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
Training sites
- Primary
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
HOUSTON, TX
- 782 staffed beds
- 39,496 discharges
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · 7.80M (2024)
- Most service and research time; all neurosurgery clinics on 9th floor of Scurlock Tower
From published listing
- Participating
TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
HOUSTON, TX
- 602 staffed beds
- 36,143 discharges
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · 7.80M (2024)
- 3 months
From published listing
- Participating
DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX
AUSTIN, TX
- 150 staffed beds
- 10,963 discharges
- Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · 2.55M (2024)
- 3 months
From published listing
- Participating
DELL CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
AUSTIN, TX
- 170 staffed beds
- 10,177 discharges
- Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · 2.55M (2024)
- Named with University Medical Center Brackenridge for the PGY-6 pediatric and trauma rotation
From published listing
- Elective
St George’s University Hospital
London
- 6 months
From published listing
Population is the Census city or metro of the hospital location, not a hospital catchment.
Program Details
Schedule
- Avg hours/week (Y1)60
- Max hours on duty (Y1)24
- Night floatNo
- MoonlightingNo
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes1167160C0
- ACGME ID1604812123
Requirements
Letters of rec
- Letters3–4
- Chair letterYes
- Faculty letterYes
- Specialty letterYes
Visas
- J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
- Interview typeIn person
- Video interviewNo
- Interview periodOct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027