Education

The goal of our program is to produce neurosurgeons with highly developed clinical judgment, expert surgical skills, and an outstanding expertise in basic research. Graduates of this program are fully prepared to enter clinical practice and are also equipped to begin a career in academic medicine. We are glad that you are considering our program, and we hope that this site will give you the necessary information to make an educated decision about our residency program.

Our facility regenerates and expands on what the best and the brightest have to offer in this field. The Department of Neurosurgery has reconstructed itself in order to broaden our capabilities, and the faculty members at UTHSCSA are notably the driving force behind this outstanding program, with special training in Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neuro-Trauma and Critical Care, Functional Neurosurgery, Vascular Neurosurgery and Neurosurgical Oncology. By giving residents the opportunity to learn and grow under such an elite group of professionals, we are not only preparing for our future, but yours as well.

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Dr. David Jimenez Named To List of Top 100 Hispanic Influentials

Dr. David Jimenez was named one of Hispanic Business Magazine's 100 Most Influential Hispanics of 2009 in the education category. The copy for Dr. Jimenez' listing reads:

Recognized as an expert in pediatric neurosurgery, Dr. Jimenez is known the world over for his many additional talents as well. A prolific writer and highly regarded speaker, he has been a guest on several television shows, including a profile on the Discovery Health Channel's Super Surgeon, and ABC's Good Morning America. He is licensed to practice in three states.

Also honored in the education category was Dr. Francisco Cigarroa, Chancellor of UTHSCSA.

The school itself is listed as number 5 of the Top 10 Schools for Hispanic Students. The statistics given alongside the selection are:

Medical school enrollment -- 884
Hispanic enrollment -- 150
Percent Hispanic enrollment -- 17%
Total M.D. degrees earned -- 194
M.D. degrees earned by Hispanics -- 38
Percent of M.D. degrees earned by Hispanics -- 20%
Full-time Medical school faculty -- 770
Full-time Hispanic faculty -- 177
Percent of Hispanic faculty -- 23%

Congratulations to Dr. Jimenez, Dr. Cigarroa, and the entire UT Health Science Center of San Antonio.