Neurological SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital.

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About Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

ACGME code
1604812123
Program director
David Baskin
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
316
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurological Surgery residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 316 applications.

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 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women21%
  • Men79%
  • White64%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
David Baskin
Program coordinator
Corina Gutierrez
Coordinator phone
(713) 441-3696
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Houston Methodist Hospital

6560 Fannin, Suite 944 Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program IMG-friendly?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) 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 visas.

How many residency positions does Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program offer?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?

Applicants who sent Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program located?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is located at 6560 Fannin, Suite 944 Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is Houston Methodist Hospital.

Who is the program director of Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?

The program director is David Baskin. The program coordinator, Corina Gutierrez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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