University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
About This Program
The neurosurgery program at UTSW is designed to teach excellent clinical judgement and technical skills to create an outstanding generation of neurosurgeons. Residents become competent in all core aspects of neurosurgery. Residents are given time to discover aspects of medicine beyond clinical training such as basic science research, clinical and translational research, public health, medical economics, leadership, or other relevant areas of their own interest.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jonathan Ari White, MD
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Brittnee Daniels
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Neurosurgery Pgm
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
5201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
4500 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
8200 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75231-4496
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9069
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter required
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 23, 2025
Interview Offer Dates
Nov 18, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 22, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 17, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.