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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Neurology 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
1804831111
Program director
Melissa Christie
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 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

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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: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed31%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
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
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.

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 9%.

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.

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