Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, Texas
By integrating our research and technology development into our Neurosurgery Residency program, we not only train residents to provide quality care but also provide them the foundation to contribute to the discovery process
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Neurosurgery Residency is a seven-year program that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Our program is focused on clinical care, research and education led by a variety of fellowship-trained faculty members in all areas of neurological surgery. Our primary training facility offers comprehensive neurological care at the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Austin and Dallas.
We are not just using but also are creating novel technologies and breakthroughs in medicine, including several NIH-funded projects and patents. This is an exciting time to practice neurosurgery. The ever-changing face of healthcare requires unending evolution to meet the growing demands of the current medical environment and the needs of the people that require our help.
We accept one or two residents per year.
As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 53 hospitals, more than 1,300 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 59,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.
Curriculum
Rotations
Our goal is to give our residents a high-quality educational experience. Neurosurgery residents will train at both Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple and Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center in Temple.
While we will do our best to maintain this schedule, adjustments are sometimes required and should be expected. Our program is designed to create well-trained neurosurgeons using the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education surgery training program.
| Year | July to June |
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| PGY-5 | Research/elective |
| PGY-6 | Twelve months junior chief |
| PGY-7 | Twelve months administrative chief |
How to apply
We use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to electronically accept residency applications, letters of recommendations, dean’s letters, transcripts and other credentials directly from your medical school.
Application requirements
Eligible candidates should provide:
- MSPE or Dean's letter from medical school
- At least three letters of recommendation, one of which should be from a department chair or a residency program director of neurological surgery
- Medical school transcripts
- USMLE or COMLEX transcripts for parts I and II
Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.
Faculty and residents
Our dedicated faculty, with diverse expertise and a passion for teaching, offers invaluable mentorship and our talented residents bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to patient care. Together, they create a supportive community committed to excellence in medical education and compassionate care.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare!
Train at one of U.S. News & World Report's top hospitals in Texas
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a 640-bed teaching and research hospital with a Level I trauma center.
Working at Baylor Scott & White Health
Stipend and benefits
In addition to competitive stipends, we offer our residents a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.
Well-being resources
This time in your professional career can be extremely challenging. As a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee, there are a variety of resources available to you, ensuring you get the most out of your educational experience.
Life in Temple
Temple uniquely offers a combination of access to big-city conveniences while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.
Contact us
Kris Smith
Program Administrator
Phone: 254.724.5390
Fax: 254.724.5779
Email: Kristina.Smith2@BSWHealth.org
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
2401 S. 31st St.
Temple, TX 76508