Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Baylor Scott & White - Temple provides exceptional training across the full spectrum of neurosurgical care. As a high-volume tertiary referral center serving Central Texas and surrounding regions, residents gain extensive experience in cranial, spinal, vascular, functional, peripheral nerve, trauma, and pediatric neurosurgery. This diverse exposure develops strong operative skills and clinical judgment. Faculty are deeply committed to resident education, offering close mentorship, individualized guidance, and career development support. Located in Central Texas, the program also offers a lower cost of living, short commute times, and family-friendly communities, promoting an excellent quality of life during training.
Total Program Size
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
30
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1604800127
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
22
23
Program Director
First Name
Awais
Last Name
Vance
Degrees
MD
Address
Baylor Scott and White Health
Neurosurgery
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508-0001
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-97.361637 31.073576)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kristina
Last Name
Smith
Degrees
BS
Address
Baylor Scott and White Health
Dept of Neurosurgery
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-97.361637 31.073576)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
88.90
% IMG
0.00
% DO
11.10
% Female
33.30
% Male
66.70
Total Physician
13
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
9.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 52 | 0 | |
| Year | 52 | 0 | |
| Year | 52 | 0 | |
| Year | 52 | 0 | |
| Year | 52 | 0 | |
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $70,993 | 15 | 13 |
| Year 2 | $73,123 | 15 | 13 |
| Year 3 | $75,500 | 15 | 13 |
| Year 4 | $78,142 | 15 | 13 |
| Year 5 | $81,072 | 15 | 13 |
| Year 6 | $84,113 | 15 | 13 |
| Year 7 | $87,687 | 15 | 13 |
Total Positions
11
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Clinical experience only in the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.bswhealth.med/education/Pages/gme/temple/benefits.aspx
First Year Positions
2
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
On
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
Off
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
Off
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Specialty Universal Dates
On
Open House
Off
Second Look
On
Does not offer open house or second look
Off
Program Director
Off
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
On
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
On
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
Off
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off