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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Dallas, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

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About University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1604821082
Program director
Jonathan White
Location
Dallas, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
340
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 340 applications and invited about 11.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • 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: interviewed16%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed4%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
11.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women22%
  • Men78%
  • White33%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Jonathan White
Program coordinator
Brittnee Daniels
Coordinator phone
(214) 648-0594
Program phone
(214) 648-7912
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas, TX 75390 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Southwestern 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 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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 Southwestern Medical Center Program offer?

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

How competitive is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program?

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program received 340 applications and interviewed about 11.5% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Southwestern 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 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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 Southwestern Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent University of Texas Southwestern 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 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program located?

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program is located at 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas, TX 75390. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program?

The program director is Jonathan White. The program coordinator, Brittnee Daniels, is the usual contact for application questions.

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