University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Austin, TX(Austin-Round Rock, TX MSA Metro)
7
Positions
#116
Specialty Rank
$67,503
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#116
Neurological surgery Ranking
3rd Percentile
Top 97% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1604800001
- NRMP Code:
- 1793160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 26
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 5.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Neurosurgery Residency at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin provides physicians with a comprehensive training experience that enables graduated operative autonomy, transformative research and clinical leadership. - The department's faculty members are committed to teaching each resident the requisite clinical and academic skills to thrive as an independent neurosurgeon-scientist, while fostering a culture of inclusivity.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$67,503
PGY-1
$69,657
PGY-2
$72,478
PGY-3
$75,368
PGY-4
$78,941
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 93(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $400K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $75K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 31.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 400K
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.47
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
58°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
47"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.07
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1604800001
- NRMP Code:
- 1793160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 26
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Nicholas Michael Barbaro
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 10/20/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/10/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 14
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1793160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Seton Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Seton Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Emily Parker
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1PGY-4:1PGY-5:1PGY-6:1PGY-7:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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