Programs/Neurological surgery/University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program
Back to ProgramsUniversity of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Antonio, TX(San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA Metro)
21
Positions
#93
Specialty Rank
$67,556
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#93
Neurological surgery Ranking
22nd Percentile
Top 78% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1604821085
- NRMP Code:
- 1722160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 23.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
A defining feature of our program is the cohesive and collegial environment cultivated between residents and faculty. Our mission is to train neurosurgeons of the highest caliber-clinicians distinguished by sound clinical judgment, advanced operative proficiency, and a deep commitment to compassionate care. In parallel, we foster rigorous academic development, equipping our trainees with the skills to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of neurosurgical science through innovative research
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,556
PGY-1
$70,085
PGY-2
$71,980
PGY-3
$74,888
PGY-4
$78,540
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 97(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $293K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $37K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 41K
- Median Age
- 32 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
87°F
Winter
62°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
36"
Humidity
57%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
12.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.82
Gym Membership
47
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1604821085
- NRMP Code:
- 1722160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Justin Robert Mascitelli
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 10/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/30/2026 - 12/11/2026
- 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:
- 235
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1722160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Lori L DePriest
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3PGY-6:3PGY-7:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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