University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
About This Program
Our Critical Care Fellowship offers a flexible 9+3 curriculum, a supportive and collegial environment, diverse and complex clinical cases, and a strong work-life balance. Fellows enjoy an affordable cost of living, flexible housing options, and the freedom to tailor electives to their career goals-all within a welcoming and collaborative community.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Beth Teegarden, MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Elana Long
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Locations
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
815 Market St
Galveston, TX 77550-2725
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Feb 15, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2025 - Mar 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Apr 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Apr 30, 2026
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
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 24 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.