University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
About This Program
The UTMB Dermatology Residency Program offers our dermatology residents a comprehensive curriculum that prepares graduates for careers in private, academic, and industrial careers in a friendly and supportive environment.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Richard Fahy Wagner, JD, MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Sarah L Zarazua
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Locations
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
4112 McCullough Bldg
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
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
- 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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Feb 13, 2026 - Feb 14, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 12 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.