Neurological SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Temple, Texas, sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple).

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About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program

ACGME code
1604800127
Program director
Awais Vance
Location
Temple, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
268
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurological Surgery residency program in Temple, Texas, sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple). It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 268 applications and invited about 12.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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

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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: interviewed5%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
12.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates63%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Contact and location

Program director
Awais Vance
Program coordinator
Kristina Smith
Coordinator phone
(254) 724-5390
Program phone
(254) 724-6311
Sponsoring institution
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple)

2401 South 31st Street Department of Neurosurgery Temple, TX 76508 Open in Google Maps

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) 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 Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. 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 Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program offer?

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program offers 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program?

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program received 268 applications and interviewed about 12.3% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) 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 Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) 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 Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program?

Applicants who sent Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 5%.

Where is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program located?

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program is located at 2401 South 31st Street Department of Neurosurgery Temple, TX 76508. Its sponsoring institution is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple).

Who is the program director of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program?

The program director is Awais Vance. The program coordinator, Kristina Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.

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