Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The hallmark of our program is a strongly knitted atmosphere of collegiality between the faculty and the residents. The goal of our program is to produce competent compassionate neurosurgeons with highly developed clinical judgment, expert surgical skills, and an outstanding expertise in basic research.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
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
NRMP Match Codes
1722160C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
45
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
235
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
600
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
5
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
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
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
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
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
52
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1604821085
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Justin
Middle Name
R
Last Name
Mascitelli
Degrees
MD
Address
UT Health San Antonio
Dept of Neurosurgery MC 7843
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-98.575374 29.507494)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Lori
Middle Name
L
Last Name
DePriest
Address
Univ of Texas HSC San Antonio
Dept of Neurosurgery MC 7843
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-98.573604 29.508463)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
90.10
% IMG
0.00
% DO
9.80
% Female
21.50
% Male
78.40
Total Physician
20
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
6.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 49 | ||
| Year | 49 | ||
| Year | 49 | ||
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59,178 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $60,808 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $62,764 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $64,965 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $67,193 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $69,095 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 7 | $71,568 | 15 | 999 |
Total Positions
17
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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 in the US
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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