Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program
About This Program
The Houston Methodist Colon & Rectal Surgery Fellowship offers high-volume, hands-on training in advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Fellows receive personalized mentorship, multidisciplinary exposure, and strong research support, preparing them for success in academic, hospital-based, or private practice careers. The program emphasizes innovation, clinical excellence, and the fellow's professional growth.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Eric M Haas, MD
Houston Methodist Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Kristina McDonald, MFA
6560 Fannin St
Locations
Houston Methodist Hospital
Ste 1404
6560 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-2706
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Sep 17, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 16, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.