Residency Recruitment

Welcome to UTMB Neurosurgery! Our mission is to train clinically and academically proficient neurosurgeons in a supportive and collegial training environment.

The UTMB Neurosurgery residency program is one of the oldest in the state of Texas and was established in 1955 by Dr. Samuel Snodgrass. Residents are exposed to a broad spectrum of neurosurgical pathology in a variety of different campuses and environments. Our graduates have gone on to excel in academic and community-focused neurosurgery positions around the country.

Training begins at the Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas (approximately one hour south of Houston) which is a Level 1 trauma center and tertiary care hospital. Here, residents are exposed to a broad variety of complex and high-acuity cases. In addition, residents complete rotations at the UTMB Clear Lake Campus, which is a “priva-demic” hospital with a robust elective spine and cerebrovascular practice, as well as the Texas Department of Corrections Hospital (TDCJ), where residents gain exceptional clinical experience and autonomy. Residents also rotate at the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, where they receive world-class training in pediatric neurosurgery. UTMB also offers a wide range of research opportunities ranging from basic science opportunities with our Neuroscience faculty to clinical and epidemiological studies in a variety of neurosurgical subspecialties.   

We are proud to train the next generation of world-class neurosurgeons and welcome you to learn more about our program.  Please feel free to contact us at any time!

Sincerely,

Dr. Rishi Lall

Program Director

Residency Program

All applications are submitted through ERAS, which will include:

• Transcript
• Photograph
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• USMLE transcript
• Curriculum vitae
• If you are a foreign medical graduate interested in our program, we additionally require ECFMG certificate with permanent validation and adequate candidacy for a 7-year minimum visa (J1) or valid Green Card. We recommend at least 1 month participation in rotations with us and letters of recommendation from ABNS certified neurosurgeons.

The first year of residency is now a categorical year of training under the direction of the Neurosurgery Department. Students do not need to match or interview with General Surgery for the NS-1 intern year.

When invited to interview, applicants will be expected to submit a complete CV and a picture if not already provided.