University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
About This Program
Collaborate with UTMB Aerospace program in conjunction with NASA and commercial space opportunities, elective rotations at Antarctica and Japan, outstanding faculty with the majority of our academic faculty having fellowship training, largest SIM center in the country, ultrasound experience from fellowship trained faculty in one of the Pioneers and bedside ultrasound, NIH supported translational research program, care for high-volume of pts arriving from one of the busiest cruise ports in USA
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Dietrich Jehle, MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Vanessa Phillips, MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch
Locations
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Emergency Medicine Pgm
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-1173
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
2240 Gulf Fwy S
League City, TX 77573
200 Blossom St
Webster, TX 77598
9850-A Emmett F Lowry Expy
Texas City, TX 77591
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Dec 14, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 28, 2025 - Jan 22, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 13, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2026 - Jan 21, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.