Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program

The Neurosurgery Residency Program at Methodist Hospital in Houston is a seven-year training program with a strong focus on academic excellence. The program has 14 residents in total, accommodating two residents in each training level. The goal of the program is to train future neurosurgical leaders while providing top-quality care integrated with cutting-edge research and technology throughout the education process.

Residents in this program receive extensive exposure to various surgical techniques, neurology, neuropathology, and neuroradiology. There is a significant emphasis on early operative exposure, allowing residents to gain proficiency in complex surgeries such as awake craniotomy, vascular surgery, and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring. The program also offers opportunities for advanced research, including a full year of protected research time. Residents can complete elective rotations, including a unique opportunity for a six-month rotation in London, England.

The program aims to equip residents with advanced surgical skills and significant research experience by the end of the training, comparable to or exceeding those of junior faculty in neurosurgery elsewhere.

The application process for the Neurosurgery Residency at Methodist Hospital requires candidates to meet specific eligibility criteria. Interested applicants must complete the ERAS application, provide a personal statement, have a dean's letter, submit three letters of recommendation (preferably from academic neurosurgeons), and have passed USMLE Steps 1 and 2 with a minimum score of 240 within two attempts. Graduation from medical school within the last five years is also a requirement.

The Methodist Hospital Neurosurgery Residency offers two positions annually through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). International Medical Graduates (IMG) must meet additional qualifications, including having a valid ECFMG certificate and completing USMLE Steps 1 and 2 with a minimum score of 240.

Residents in the program have access to a diverse range of clinical experiences and are part of a collaborative and research-oriented environment. During the final year of residency, the Chief Resident takes on responsibilities such as coordinating the operative schedule, mentoring other residents, and organizing clinical material for conferences.

Overall, Methodist Hospital in Houston offers a comprehensive Neurosurgery Residency Program that combines academic rigor with hands-on surgical experience and research opportunities to train the future leaders in neurosurgery.