University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
See how you matchAbout University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
- ACGME code
- 1804831111
- Program director
- Melissa Christie
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 12
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 850
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 15.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 29%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 850 applications and invited about 15.2% 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 29% 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 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
- Year of graduation limit
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 12
- Interview rate
- 15.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates54%
- US DO graduates17%
- US IMGs7%
- Non-US IMGs22%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White35%
- Asian41%
- Black or African American2%
- Hispanic or Latino20%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Melissa Christie
- Program coordinator
- Florinda Guerra
- Coordinator phone
- (713) 500-7027
- Program phone
- (713) 486-3615
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Department of Neurology 7.044/MSB 6431 Fannin Street 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 29% of residents at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program offer?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program offers 12 first-year Neurology positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program received 850 applications and interviewed about 15.2% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
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. This page has University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program located?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is located at Department of Neurology 7.044/MSB 6431 Fannin Street 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 Melissa Christie. The program coordinator, Florinda Guerra, is the usual contact for application questions.