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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

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About University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

ACGME code
1604831126
Program director
Spiros Blackburn
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
348
Latest cycle
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 348 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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.

  • 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 graduates81%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women24%
  • Men76%
  • White43%
  • Asian33%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Spiros Blackburn
Program coordinator
Meredith Suescun
Coordinator phone
(713) 486-8056
Program phone
(713) 704-7100
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

McGovern Medical School at UT Health 6400 Fannin Street Suite 2800 Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 Health Science Center at Houston Program IMG-friendly?

About 20% of residents at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program offer?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?

Applicants who sent University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program located?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is located at McGovern Medical School at UT Health 6400 Fannin Street Suite 2800 Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?

The program director is Spiros Blackburn. The program coordinator, Meredith Suescun, is the usual contact for application questions.

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