University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program

Program Identity & Fit

UT Health San Antonio's neurosurgery program is a seven-year academic residency built on a dedicated PGY-5 year of protected basic science/research training, reflecting a structural (not merely optional) commitment to producing physician-scientists alongside clinically excellent surgeons. Faculty subspecialty coverage spans pediatric neurosurgery, neuro-trauma/critical care, functional neurosurgery, vascular/endovascular neurosurgery, and neuro-oncology, supported by active clinical and laboratory research programs in stroke, cancer biology, TBI/SCI, and PTSD. The program emphasizes early, active resident participation in operative care under close faculty supervision, balancing surgical autonomy with structured mentorship, and its long-running grand rounds and alumni record reflect a mature, tertiary academic training environment. Graduates are explicitly prepared for both clinical practice and academic medicine careers, and the program draws heavily from military-affiliated medical schools (e.g., USUHS), suggesting familiarity and comfort with applicants from that pathway.