University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program
About This Program
A defining feature of our program is the cohesive and collegial environment cultivated between residents and faculty. Our mission is to train neurosurgeons of the highest caliber-clinicians distinguished by sound clinical judgment, advanced operative proficiency, and a deep commitment to compassionate care. In parallel, we foster rigorous academic development, equipping our trainees with the skills to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of neurosurgical science through innovative research
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Justin Robert Mascitelli, MD
UT Health San Antonio
Primary Program Contact
Lori L DePriest
UT Health San Antonio
Locations
UT Health San Antonio
Dept of Neurosurgery MC 7843
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
3851 Roger Brooke Dr
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6200
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
7400 Merton Minter Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78284-5799
7930 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
7700 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
1139 S Sonterra Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78258
520 Madison Oak Dr
San Antonio, TX 78258
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.