Neurological surgeryUniversity BasedGalveston, TX
Size
2 / year · 7 total
Training length
7 yr
Schedule
70 hrs / week
EMR
Epic
USMLE Step 2 CK237–273
200280
Interview rate by signal
- Signal1.3×24%
- None18%
Interview rate by degree
- US MD27%
- US DO0%
- US IMG3%
- Non-US IMG6%
Applications per year
255
2022
240
2023
254
2024
286
2025
286
2026
Compensation
$66,405 (−5%)
Cost of living
$1,323/mo (avg)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $66,405 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $68,654 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $70,783 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $73,229 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $76,603 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $79,353 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 7 | $82,160 | 15 | 12 |
Trainee mix
Degree
- US MD88%
- DO0%
- IMG13%
Sex
- Female25%
- Male75%
Interview Pool Demographics
By degree
- 93%
US MD
- 5%
Non-US IMG
- 2%
US IMG
- 0%
US DO
By signal
- 68%
Did Not Send
- 32%
Sent
Applicants by signal
- 73%
Did Not Send
- 27%
Sent
Geographic preference
- 93%
No Preference
- 4%
Aligned
- 4%
Not Aligned
Home state
- 73%
Out-of-State
- 27%
In-State
Med school state
- 82%
Out-of-State
- 18%
In-State
Career plans
- 33%
Practice Full-time
Exam history
- 100%
Never Failed
- 0%
Ever Failed
Program Details
Schedule
- Avg hours/week (Y1)70
- Max hours on duty (Y1)24
- Night floatYes
- MoonlightingNo
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes1714160C0
- ACGME ID1604821083
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 periodNov 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027