Neurological Surgery Residency Training Program
(ACGME Accreditation # 160-48-31-126)

The ACGME accredited seven-year Neurological Surgery Residency Program provides a rigorous, comprehensive surgical training experience, designed to produce the highest-caliber academic and clinical neurosurgeons. This residency is intellectually and technically challenging, with high expectations and standards for its trainees. At the same time it fosters a sense of camaraderie and accomplishment emanating from the collective talent and dedication of residents and staff at the University.

While the emphasis is on training academic neurosurgeons, the Neurological Surgery Residency Program provides the versatility to train residents for careers in either academia or private practice. The program provides the resident with a solid foundation in basic neuroscience with opportunities for basic neuroscience and clinical research.

Above all, it offers unparalleled experience by combining clinical material and training with a faculty of innovative neurosurgeons who are skilled clinicians and experts in the various subspecialty disciplines of neurosurgery. More information may be found at the program's website.

The American Board of Neurological Surgery

Board Certification Requirements

Program Coordinator - D'Ann Voss

Neurological Surgery Residency
University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston Medical School
6541 Fannin, Suite MSB 7.154
Houston, Texas 77030
Voice: 713-500-6170
Fax: 713-500-0601