Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UTMB Neurosurgery residency is one of Texas's oldest programs, established in 1955. It is committed to advancing clinical care, education, and scientific research. Residents train in multiple sites, including the Jennie Sealy Hospital and Texas Children’s Hospital, focusing on comprehensive care for patients with neurological diseases. The faculty is dedicated to shaping well-rounded neurosurgeons equipped to meet future challenges in the field of neurosurgery.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program offers an ACGME accredited residency training program, which is suitable for international medical graduates seeking residency opportunities. There is no explicit mention of an IMG acceptance rate or specific eligibility for international graduates; however, the program accepts a diverse range of backgrounds, indicative of a welcoming stance towards IMGs.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The residency program is one of the oldest in Texas and offers a well-rounded experience, but the exact number of categorical residents was not mentioned in the provided text.
Program Website
Address
1005 Harborside Drive, 5th Floor, Galveston, TX 77555
Program Director
Peter Kan, MD, MPH, FRCSC, FAANS
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency is comprised of multiple training sites with residents from diverse backgrounds, although precise numbers for PGY-1 residents (MD or DO) and their IMG status are currently unknown.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program offers an ACGME accredited training program, emphasizing postgraduate medical training as well as undergraduate medical education, with comprehensive engagement from faculty in teaching medical students.
Application
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# of Locations
3 hospital locations: Jennie Sealy Hospital, UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus Hospital, and UTMB Health League City Campus Hospital.
Fellowship
The UTMB Neurosurgery residency program focuses on both clinical and research excellence, with opportunities for fellowship training across subspecialties such as cerebrovascular, spine, pediatrics, functional/epilepsy, and stereotactic radiosurgery. The program emphasizes the importance of research in improving patient care, which encompasses clinical trials and translational studies. Graduates may pursue fellowships in associated fields depending on their interests and career aspirations.
Resident Life
Overview
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has a long-standing commitment to clinical care, education, and scientific research, with a focus on individualized patient care through multidisciplinary teams.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program is recognized as the oldest training program in Texas, typically taking 7 years to complete.
Housing
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers clinical care, education, scientific research training, and additional opportunities for engaging in groundbreaking research, in addition to ACGME accredited training.
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