Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program
- ACGME code
- 1804812160
- Program director
- Bing Liao
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 892
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 14.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 50%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 892 applications and invited about 14.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research, rural and women's health tracks.
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
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 9
- Interview rate
- 14.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates50%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs7%
- Non-US IMGs43%
Demographics
- Women43%
- Men57%
- White18%
- Asian64%
- Black or African American4%
- Hispanic or Latino11%
- Other11%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Bing Liao
- Program coordinator
- Maria Torres-Quiles
- Coordinator phone
- (713) 363-9589
- Program phone
- (713) 363-7310
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Houston Methodist Hospital
6560 Fannin Street 700 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?
About 50% of residents at Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 9 first-year Neurology positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?
Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program received 892 applications and interviewed about 14.6% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program located?
Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is located at 6560 Fannin Street 700 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 Bing Liao. The program coordinator, Maria Torres-Quiles, is the usual contact for application questions.