University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
About This Program
Well-rounded patient care experiences in academic, surgery center, & private practice environments; state of the art new hospital bldg, OR suites, & SIM center; comprehensive didactic program; subsidized parking; $1000 annual development fund plus expenses covered for USMLE Step 3 if taken before PGY2, written Board fee, & ASA/TSA memberships; friendly environment with focus on resident wellness & mentorship.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Lisa Rae Farmer, MD, BS
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Stannesha Davis
Univ of Texas Med Branch
Locations
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Dept of Anesthesiology
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0877
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
3533 S Alameda Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78466-6530
6565 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-9979
1919 Labranch
Houston, TX 77002
815 Market St
Galveston, TX 77550-2725
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director letters for Reserved/Physicians Positions
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 10 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 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 22 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.