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University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Austin, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School.

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About University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program

ACGME code
1604800001
Program director
Nicholas Barbaro
Location
Austin, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
317
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Austin, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 317 applications and invited about 7.9% 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 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants

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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: interviewed2%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed21%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
7.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Nicholas Barbaro
Program coordinator
Joy Kimmell
Coordinator phone
(512) 659-4532
Program phone
(512) 471-0199
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School

1701 Trinity St Z1500 Austin, TX 78701 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School 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 University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program offer?

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program offers 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program?

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program received 317 applications and interviewed about 7.9% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School 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 University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program?

Applicants who sent University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 2%.

Where is University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program located?

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program is located at 1701 Trinity St Z1500 Austin, TX 78701. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School.

Who is the program director of University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program?

The program director is Nicholas Barbaro. The program coordinator, Joy Kimmell, is the usual contact for application questions.

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