Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Baylor College of Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine.

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About Baylor College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1604821084
Program director
Akash Patel
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
306
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Baylor College of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 306 applications and invited about 9.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
9.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women19%
  • Men81%
  • White26%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Akash Patel
Program coordinator
Maggie Grymes
Coordinator phone
(713) 798-5421
Sponsoring institution
Baylor College of Medicine

7200 Cambridge Suite 9A Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

Baylor College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baylor College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Baylor College of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Baylor College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

Baylor College of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Baylor College of Medicine Program offer?

Baylor College of Medicine Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baylor College of Medicine Program?

Baylor College of Medicine Program received 306 applications and interviewed about 9.8% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baylor College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Baylor College of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Baylor College of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Baylor College of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Baylor College of Medicine Program located?

Baylor College of Medicine Program is located at 7200 Cambridge Suite 9A Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is Baylor College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Baylor College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Akash Patel. The program coordinator, Maggie Grymes, is the usual contact for application questions.

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