Neurological surgeryUniversity BasedHouston, TX
Size
3 / year · 20 total
Training length
7 yr
Schedule
80 hrs / week
EMR
MEDITECH
Allscripts / Altera · WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE
Other · WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE
Applications per year
339
2022
317
2023
344
2024
349
2025
348
2026
Compensation
$65,589 (−6%)
Cost of living
$1,323/mo (avg)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $65,589 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $68,044 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $69,884 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $72,707 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $76,253 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $78,725 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 7 | $81,380 | 21 | 12 |
Trainee mix
Degree
- US MD90%
- DO0%
- IMG10%
Sex
- Female25%
- Male75%
Tracks & recognition
Research / fellow
Interview Pool Demographics
Student type
This program NSGY avg
US MD Graduates
81%87%US-IMG
10%5%Non-US IMG
10%5%US DO Graduates
0%3%
Sex
This program NSGY avg
Men
76%73%Women
24%27%Another Gender
0%0%Did Not Report
0%0%
Race / ethnicity
This program NSGY avg
White
43%56%Asian
33%29%Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin
10%10%Other
5%5%Did Not Report
5%5%Middle Eastern or North African
5%2%Black or African American
0%7%American Indian or Alaska Native
0%1%Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%0%
Career plans
- 50%
Practice Full-time
Top medical schools
- 24%
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
Program Details
Schedule
- Avg hours/week (Y1)80
- Max hours on duty (Y1)24
- Night floatYes
- MoonlightingNo
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes2923160C0
- ACGME ID1604831126
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 12, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026