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University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Neurology 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
1804811109
Program director
Chilvana Patel
Location
Galveston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
845
Latest cycle
IMG residents
88%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 845 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 88% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
9
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs88%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White19%
  • Asian62%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Chilvana Patel
Program coordinator
Jeanene DeLaRosa
Coordinator phone
(409) 772-8031
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

Department of Neurology 301 University Blvd., 9.128 John Sealy Annex Galveston, TX 77555-0165 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 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?

About 88% of residents at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals Program offer?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program offers 9 first-year Neurology positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 0%.

Where is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program located?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is located at Department of Neurology 301 University Blvd., 9.128 John Sealy Annex Galveston, TX 77555-0165. 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 Chilvana Patel. The program coordinator, Jeanene DeLaRosa, is the usual contact for application questions.

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