Neurological surgeryUniversity BasedAustin, TX
Size
1 / year · 4 total
Training length
7 yr
Schedule
70 hrs / week
EMR
Cerner / Oracle Health
USMLE Step 2 CK231–274
200280
Interview rate by signal
- Signal14.5×29%
- None2%
Interview rate by degree
- US MD10%
- US DO6%
- US IMG0%
- Non-US IMG0%
Applications per year
65
2022
287
2023
299
2024
332
2025
317
2026
Compensation
$67,503 (avg)
Cost of living
$1,562/mo (−2%)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $67,503 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $69,657 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $72,478 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $75,368 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 5 | $78,941 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 6 | $81,510 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 7 | $84,310 | 15 | 10 |
Trainee mix
Degree
- US MD100%
- DO0%
- IMG0%
Sex
- Female0%
- Male100%
Tracks & recognition
Primary care
Interview Pool Demographics
By degree
- 96%
US MD
- 4%
US DO
- 0%
US IMG
- 0%
Non-US IMG
By signal
- 76%
Sent
- 24%
Did Not Send
Applicants by signal
- 79%
Did Not Send
- 21%
Sent
Geographic preference
- 80%
No Preference
- 20%
Aligned
- 0%
Not Aligned
Home state
- 52%
Out-of-State
- 48%
In-State
Med school state
- 52%
In-State
- 48%
Out-of-State
Exam history
- 100%
Never Failed
- 0%
Ever Failed
Program Details
Schedule
- Avg hours/week (Y1)70
- Max hours on duty (Y1)24
- Night floatNo
- MoonlightingNo
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes1793160C0
- ACGME ID1604800001
Requirements
Letters of rec
- Letters3–4
- Chair letterNo
- Faculty letterYes
- Specialty letterNo
Visas
- J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
- Interview typeIn person
- Video interviewNo
- Interview periodNov 1, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026