Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

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About University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

ACGME code
1604821083
Program director
Patrick Karas
Location
Galveston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
286
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 286 applications and invited about 19.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate 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 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: interviewed18%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed4%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
19.6%
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%

Contact and location

Program director
Patrick Karas
Program coordinator
Tomeka McDaniel
Coordinator phone
(409) 772-1500
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555-0517 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program IMG-friendly?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program offer?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program received 286 applications and interviewed about 19.6% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

Applicants who sent University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 18%.

Where is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program located?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is located at 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555-0517. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

The program director is Patrick Karas. The program coordinator, Tomeka McDaniel, is the usual contact for application questions.

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