University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Dallas, TX(Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA Metro)
18
Positions
#36
Specialty Rank
$70,101
PGY1 Salary
11.1%
IMG %
#36
Neurological surgery Ranking
70th Percentile
Top 30% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1604821082
- NRMP Code:
- 2835160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 45
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 12.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The neurosurgery program at UTSW is designed to teach excellent clinical judgement and technical skills to create an outstanding generation of neurosurgeons. Residents become competent in all core aspects of neurosurgery. Residents are given time to discover aspects of medicine beyond clinical training such as basic science research, clinical and translational research, public health, medical economics, leadership, or other relevant areas of their own interest.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$70,101
PGY-1
$72,672
PGY-2
$76,167
PGY-3
$80,299
PGY-4
$84,095
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 95(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $323K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $80K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.22
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
85°F
Winter
60°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.46
Restaurant Meal
11.88
Gas (per gallon)
$3.56
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1604821082
- NRMP Code:
- 2835160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 45
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jonathan Ari White
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/22/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/17/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2835160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Parkland Health and Hospital System-Parkland Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Parkland Health and Hospital System-Parkland Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Brittnee Daniels
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:4PGY-4:2PGY-5:2PGY-6:2PGY-7:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 25
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 11.1%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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