University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
About This Program
Large patient volume that include underserved communities (Incarcerated population and unhoused medicine clinic) -Large volume of pathology cases that total approx 80,000 per year-7 dermatopathology faculty members
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Brent Christopher Kelly, MD, BS
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Austin Soderman, MD
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
- NRMP Main Match
- 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
Does not offer open house or 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
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
Salary Compensation
Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 22 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.