MICROGRAPHIC SURGERY AND DERMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGY (D)

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Galveston, TXLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Our Mohs Fellowship provides the fellow with clinical experience in both the university and private practice settings, with Mohs procedures Monday through Friday with 4 different board certified subspecialty physicians who practice Mohs surgery.

Program Length

1 Year

First Year Positions

1 Position

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Avg Work Hours

45 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

Program Statistics

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Compensation

12 Vacation Days
5 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Richard Fahy Wagner, JD, MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps

[email protected]
(409) 772-1911

Primary Program Contact

Sarah L Zarazua
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps

[email protected]
(409) 772-1912
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 0814808045

Locations

Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Micrographic Surg & Derm Oncology Pgm
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0783

Sponsor Location

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Texas Medical Branch at League City

2240 Gulf Fwy S
League City, TX 77573

Clear Lake Dermatology

450 W Medical Center Blvd
Webster, TX 77598

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

5 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

5:1

Program Participation

Participates In

San Francisco Match

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
ERAS®
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

4 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

4 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

5:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

20%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (5)

Non-Physicians (1)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

45 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

9 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s1

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

JUL14

Application Due

Jul 14, 2025

AUG4

Interview Period Starts

Aug 4, 2025 - Aug 8, 2025

2027 - 2028

JUL15

Application Due

Jul 15, 2026

AUG3

Interview Period Starts

Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 7, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

60%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

40%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Research rotation

Not available

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Resident/fellow retreats

Off-campus electives

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

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

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents

Salary Compensation

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.

Vacation Days12

Sick Days5

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

Quality of Life Information*

Galveston, TX

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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